Remove poll symbols from ballot papers, EVMs: Anna Hazare

Ahmednagar, Sep 24 : Anti-Graft Crusader Anna Hazare asked the Election Commission of India to remove poll symbols from the ballot papers and EVMs as part of poll reforms. Addressing mediapersons in Ahmednagar district, Hazare said poll symbol on ballot paper was needed for benefit of illiterate voters who could not read names of the candidates. He further maintained now that the EC has decided to print photograph of candidates on EVMs and ballot papers, there is no need to have poll symbol also on the ballot paper. Hazare has also written to the EC on the matter. He said that removing poll symbol will lead to polls being conducted in a free and fair manner. Hazare said he has decided to launch a countrywide campaign to bring in poll reforms in the interests of the common man.