Uproar over Jana Sena poll symbol given to independents

IN a setback to the tripartite alliance, several rebel candidates of the TDP, BJP and Jana Sena remained in the poll fray remained in the poll fray as they did not withdraw their nominations.

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Allocation of the 'Glass' (JSP's election symbol) to independent candidates in several constituencies came as another blow to the parties. This is expected to hinder the smooth transfer of votes between the TDP, BJP and JSP.

With the Election Commission of India declaring the 'Glass' as a free symbol, several independent candidates vied for it as people are familiar with the poll symbol.

Except in the 21 Assembly and two Lok Sabha segments, from where the JSP candidates are contesting as part of the alliance, the EC kept 'Glass' as free symbol in the remaining constituencies. Interestingly, some of the rebels from the TDP also got the Glass symbol.