In poll bound Assam, 281 candidates have filed nominations for 47 assembly seats going to polls in the first phase of polls on March 27, the Chief Election Officer's office informed.

The last date of filing the nominations was on March 9, while the scrutiny of the candidature is underway. Meanwhile, the last date of filing nominations is March 12. The results for all the phases will be published on May 2.

The first phase comprises candidature of prominent leaders including Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (Majuli), Ajanta Neog (Golaghat), Angoorlata Deka (Batadroba), Ashok Singha (Dhekiajuli), Ripun Bora (Gohpur), Bhupen Borah (Bihpuria), Debabrata Saikia (Nazira), Rupjyoti Kurmi (Mariani), Atul Bora (Bokakhat), Keshab Mahanta (Kaliabor), Hitendra Nath Goswami (Jorhat), Lurinjyoti Gogoi (Duliajan and Naharkatiya), Jagadish Bhuyan (Sadiya).

Jailed Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi will contest from Mariani and Sibsagar seats as an Independent candidate, as the party is yet to be recognised by the Election Commission.