<p>Since the nomination paper filed by Santhosh for the vice president’s post was improper, it was rejected and hence the post remained vacant, said Election Officer Arundhathi.<br />Seethamma belongs to Scheduled Tribe. The vice president’s post is reserved for Backward Class (B); but Santhosh had produced a caste certificate where it was mentioned that he belongs to BC(A). Hence, his paper has been rejected.</p>
<p>Since the nomination paper filed by Santhosh for the vice president’s post was improper, it was rejected and hence the post remained vacant, said Election Officer Arundhathi.<br />Seethamma belongs to Scheduled Tribe. The vice president’s post is reserved for Backward Class (B); but Santhosh had produced a caste certificate where it was mentioned that he belongs to BC(A). Hence, his paper has been rejected.</p>