The State Election Commission has allocated election symbols to candidates for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, officially commencing the campaign period. Major parties like BJP, NCP, Congress, and Shiv Sena factions received their reserved symbols, alongside parties such as AAP and MNS. Independent candidates were also assigned various symbols, with many making efforts to promote their unique emblems, especially on social media, due to their placement on the ballot. Campaign expenditure limits have also been increased.