Question

The Election Commission verifies claims and counterclaims and may freeze the symbol of a political party _______________.

• A. In case of a split in that party
• B. In case of a formation of a party
• C. In case of a leader's death
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In case of a split in that party

The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 empowers the EC to recognize political parties and allot symbols. In case of split where the party is either vertically divided or it is not possible to say with certainty which group has a majority, the EC may freeze the party’s symbol and allow the groups to register themselves with new names or add prefixes or suffixes to the party’s existing names.