New Delhi: The BJP today announced the names of its candidates for by-polls to five assembly seats to be held on December 21.

From Sikandra in Uttar Pradesh, the party has fielded Ajit Pal, son of Mathura Pal, whose death necessitated the election.

Biyuram Wahge and Kardo Nyicyor are the BJP’s choice for Pakke-Kasang and Likabali seats in Arunachal Pradesh.

Karu Nagarajan is the BJP candidate for by-polls to RK Nagar, which was represented by J Jayalalithaa, and Antara Bhattacharya is the party nominee in Sabang in West Begnal, according to a party statement.