How many days after a political party is formed does one receive an election symbol? Learn the complete process.
How many days after a political party is formed does one receive an election symbol? Learn the complete process.
Tej Pratap Yadav Janshakti Janta Dal: Tej Pratap Yadav has formed a new party. How many days does it take to obtain an election symbol after forming a new political party? Learn about the process.
Tej Pratap Yadav Janshakti Janta Dal: Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Bihar later this year. Meanwhile, a major political upheaval has been witnessed. After separating from the RJD, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced his new party.
Not only this, but he has also launched his party's election symbol. This raises the question: how many days after the formation of a political party does one receive an election symbol, and what is the process? Let us explain the details.
When does one receive an election symbol after forming a party?
The process of issuing election symbols in India is carried out through the Election Commission of India. When a new party is formed, it first has to register with the Election Commission. After completing this process, the party receives the status of "registered but not recognized." Parties with this status are then given a temporary or free symbol to contest elections.
A permanent and recognizable symbol is granted only after the party gains recognition at the state or national level. To gain recognition, the party must meet certain conditions, such as achieving a minimum vote share or winning a certain number of seats in an election.
The Complete Process for Assigning an Election Symbol
After a new party applies, the Election Commission examines it. Upon registration, it allots a symbol. If the party wishes to have a permanent symbol, it must submit a list of proposed symbols to the Election Commission. The Commission ensures that the symbol is not similar to that of any other party and is easily recognizable to the public.
The Commission then reserves the symbol. However, until the party gains recognition at the state or national level, it does not receive a reserved symbol. Instead, it is given a temporary, free symbol for elections. Generally, the process from forming a political party to getting a permanent election symbol takes a lot of time.
