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Summary:

The State Election Commission in Kerala, India, has released the finalized list of election symbols for the upcoming 2025 local body polls. The list includes symbols assigned to national parties, state parties, registered unrecognised political parties with representation in the Kerala Legislative Assembly or local bodies, and a list of free symbols for independent candidates. The commission considered claims and objections from political parties and a directive from the Election Commission of India regarding unrecognised parties when finalizing the list.

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Kerala State Election Commission Finalizes Election Symbols for 2025 Local Body Polls

Thiruvananthapuram, India – November 3, 2025 – The State Election Commission of Kerala today released the definitive list of election symbols to be used in the 2025 local body elections. The announcement comes after a review period that included consideration of objections and claims from political parties, and guidelines from the Election Commission of India.

The list specifies symbols for recognized national and state parties, including:

  • National Parties: Communist Party of India (Marxist) – Hammer, Sickle and Star; Indian National Congress – Hand; Bharatiya Janata Party – Lotus; Bahujan Samaj Party – Elephant; Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – Broom; National People’s Party – Book.
  • State Parties: Communist Party of India – Ears of Corn and Sickle; Indian Union Muslim League – Ladder; Revolutionary Socialist Party – Spade and Stoker; Kerala Congress (M) – Two Leaves; Kerala Congress – Autorickshaw, and Janata Dal (Secular) – Woman farmer carrying paddy on her head.

In addition to the symbols allocated to major parties, the Commission also published a list of 78 “free symbols” available for independent candidates and registered unrecognised parties who lack representation in the Legislative Assembly or local bodies.

“The final notification was published after carefully examining the claims and objections raised by various political parties,” stated a spokesperson for the State Election Commission. “We also took into account the Election Commission of India’s September 19 order on the delisting of registered unrecognised political parties when finalizing the list to ensure compliance with national regulations.”

The draft list of symbols was initially released on September 19, 2025. The updated list provides clarity for candidates and voters alike as the state prepares for the upcoming local elections.

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