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"The gas cylinder is inflammable and could have a negative impact on voters. "I had filled my preference in the application form but instead I have been given another symbol, a water tap. ALLAHABAD: Unable to get the symbols they had applied for, Independent candidates came back a disappointed bunch from the office of the returning officer, despite being given a choice of 87 available symbols.From a hockey stick to a cauliflower, there was a diverse range of symbols available for the candidates to choose from. It will not help in me in garnering votes. My astrolegers had suggested me to use an animal as an electin symbol," said Indresh.Deputy election officer MK Rai said a symbol could be allotted only by ECI and candidates themselves cannot start canvassing on any symbol of their choice..