EC allots man-blowing Turha as symbol of Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar

EC allots man-blowing Turha as symbol of Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar

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Category : National Published on: February 26 2024

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  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allotted the symbol of 'Man blowing a turha' (Tutari vajavnara manus) to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar, signifying Maratha heritage.
  • The election symbol represents a 'person playing trumpet', which is known as 'Tutari' in Maharashtra and is a symbol of Maratha heritage.
  • After this decision, the Sharad Pawar faction has adopted a new name - 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar'.
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