What is the purpose behind having free symbols?
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The Hindu Explains: 'free' election symbols
Some of the 'free' election symbols available with the Election Commission.
Some of the 'free' election symbols available with the Election Commission.
K. Deepalakshmi
23 MARCH 2017 13:46 IST
UPDATED: 23 MARCH 2017 14:31 IST
What is common to capsicum, vacuum cleaner and tooth brush? They are all symbols up for grabs for any candidate or political party willing to contest in elections.
As per the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, the Election Commission allots symbols for anyone contesting in polls. As of January 11 this year, 164 symbols are available with the Election Commission.
A person contesting on behalf of a recognised political party will inherit the party's symbol. An independent candidate or someone contesting on behalf of an unrecognised political party has to approach the Commission and get a symbol allotted from the list of 'free' symbols available.