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173 Independent Candidates Assigned Election Symbols for Kota Municipal Election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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After a wave of withdrawals, the Election Commission allocated distinct symbols to 173 independent aspirants contesting the Kota Municipal Corporation polls across 100 wards.
The Election Commission has completed the allocation of election symbols for 173 independent candidates who remain in the fray for the Kota Municipal Corporation elections after several aspirants withdrew their nominations. The allocation covers all 100 wards of the city, ensuring each independent contender has a distinct visual identifier for the upcoming poll.
The symbols assigned range from everyday objects such as a sewing machine, a flute, a balloon, a telephone, an apple and a broom, to other recognizable items. Each candidate will use the designated symbol on ballot papers and campaign material, helping voters identify their preferred independent candidate amidst a crowded field.
With the symbol distribution finalized, the municipal election schedule proceeds as planned, and the independent candidates are now gearing up for intensive door‑to‑door campaigning ahead of the voting date.
The symbols assigned range from everyday objects such as a sewing machine, a flute, a balloon, a telephone, an apple and a broom, to other recognizable items. Each candidate will use the designated symbol on ballot papers and campaign material, helping voters identify their preferred independent candidate amidst a crowded field.
With the symbol distribution finalized, the municipal election schedule proceeds as planned, and the independent candidates are now gearing up for intensive door‑to‑door campaigning ahead of the voting date.