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Politics
50 Candidates Compete for 'Apple' Symbol in Barmer Election Lottery
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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In the upcoming elections, 50 candidates in Barmer constituency are vying for the coveted 'apple' symbol through a lottery system.
The Election Commission of India has announced a lottery to allocate party symbols for the forthcoming elections.
In Barmer, a constituency in Rajasthan, 50 aspirants have applied to receive the popular 'apple' symbol, which is highly sought after for its recognisable appeal among voters.
Party symbols play a crucial role in Indian elections, helping voters identify candidates on the ballot and in campaign materials, especially in regions with high illiteracy rates.
The lottery will be conducted shortly, and the winning candidate will be granted the right to use the 'apple' symbol on all election-related materials. All other candidates will receive alternative symbols as per the Commission’s allocation.
In Barmer, a constituency in Rajasthan, 50 aspirants have applied to receive the popular 'apple' symbol, which is highly sought after for its recognisable appeal among voters.
Party symbols play a crucial role in Indian elections, helping voters identify candidates on the ballot and in campaign materials, especially in regions with high illiteracy rates.
The lottery will be conducted shortly, and the winning candidate will be granted the right to use the 'apple' symbol on all election-related materials. All other candidates will receive alternative symbols as per the Commission’s allocation.