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How does a party file a nomination for its candidate?

Answer:

(i) In order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years.

(ii) Political parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and

(iii) Party's nomination is often called a party 'ticket'.

(iv) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a 'nomination form' and give some money as 'security deposit'.

If the information provided is not correct, the nomination can be cancelled and the security deposit is returned.