Jaipur, Nov 9 (PTI) Campaigning for the Anta assembly bypoll in Rajasthan's Baran district will close on Sunday evening, marking the end of a spirited contest between the ruling BJP, the opposition Congress, and an Independent candidate.

What began as a routine by-election has now become a prestige test for Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former CMs Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot.

Polling will be held on November 11 and the results will be declared on November 14. The seat fell vacant after BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena was disqualified after he was convicted for pointing a pistol at a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM).

The BJP has fielded local leader Morpal Suman, said to be Raje's choice, while the Congress has put its faith in Pramod Jain Bhaya, a two-time MLA, a former minister and a

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