The petition states that the EC’s order was passed in complete violation of the principles of natural justice and without granting any hearing to the parties
New Delhi: A big decision by Election Commission (EC) came on October 8, over the use of Shiv Sena’s Bow and Arrow symbol. The poll body announced that neither of the Shiv Sena factions will be able to use the party’s symbol until further notice. Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena group has moved Delhi HC with a demand of quashing EC’s order.
The petition filed by Thackeray challenged the EC’s order. The petition states that the order was passed in complete violation of the principles of natural justice and without granting any hearing to the parties, reported news agency PTI.
The election body has asked team Thackeray and the rival Eknath Shinde faction to choose a new name and symbol in an upcoming by-election in Mumbai’s Andheri East.
Yesterday while addressing through Facebook live, Uddhav Thackeray conveyed his choices of names and symbols.
Uddhav Thackeray called a meeting of MLAs, MPs, party leaders, and office bearers on October 9 on Matoshree. After discussing with everyone in this meeting, three symbols and party names will be submitted to the Election Commission on October 10 by two o’clock.
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Trishul (Trident), which is often associated with lord shiva. Rising Sun, which signifies a new beginning, and Mashal (Torch) which signifies hope.
The three names suggested are:
a) Shiv Sena (Balasaheb Thackeray).
b) ShivSena (Prabodhankar Thackeray) Prabhodankar Thackeray is Uddhav Thackeray’s late grandfather.
c) Shivsena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray.
Trishul, Rising Sun, and Gada are among the options the Shinde camp has proposed to the poll body.
Three Names Suggested are:
a) Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray
b) Balasahebchi Shiv Sena (Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena)
c) Shiv Sena Balasahebanchi (Shiv Sena Of Balasaheb)
Uddhav Thackeray said, “We have given three symbols, the Trishul, the Rising Sun, the Mashal. Shiv Sena gave three names Balasaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena Prabodhan Kar Thackeray, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray. As per the order we have given the symbol and name. Please give us the name as soon as possible. The Commission has announced the options it has provided but has not yet revealed what the traitors have offered. As we want to go to their court, Election Commission should give us a symbol and name as soon as possible. Today is Khojagiri (Hindu Festival), and the night is hostile, stay alert. Today, if time passes, no one will beat us.”
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