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Election Commission's new symbol rule to aid parties in poll-bound states

The Election Commission of India has changed its rules on party symbols. This benefits alliance partners in upcoming state elections. Parties like AMMK in Tamil Nadu, Twenty20 in Kerala, and ISF in West Bengal can now keep their common symbols. The new rule requires only 1% vote share in one of the last two elections.

2 Apr 2026 12:03 am