Question 812

Which National Political Party cannot use its election symbol in Assam?

Answer

Bahujan Samaj Party

Why?

The correct answer is Bahujan Samaj Party. Key Points Bahujan Samaj Party shall select a Free Symbol in the Assam elections. As the Symbol Elephant is reserved for Asom Gana Parishad by the Election Commission of India. The Election Commission had reserved the elephant as the symbol for the BSP, which is recognized in Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. However, for several years now, the elephant has also served as the symbol of the ruling AGP in Assam, the PMK in Pondicherry, and the SSP in Sikkim. The elephant will serve as the BSP's symbol in all states and Union territories except Assam, Pondicherry, and Sikkim -- while the AGP, PMK, and SSP will have their use in their respective states. Additional Information NATIONAL PARTY Name Of Party Symbol All India Trinamool Congress Party Flower And Grass Bahujan Samaj Party Elephant Bhartiya Janta Party Lotus Communist Party Of India Ears Of Corn And Sickle Communist Party Of India(Marxist) Hammer, Sickle, And Star Indian National Congress Hand National Congress Party Clock