Election Commission Freezes Shiv Sena Symbol

10pointer12 Oct, 2022Education

10POINTER- Recently, the Election Commission barred the Shiv Sena factions led by former CM and current Maharashtra CM from using the party name and its election symbol. In an interim order the Election Commission of India (ECI) froze the well-known ?bow and arrow? election symbol of a political party in Maharashtra. About Reason for doing this: In order to place both the rival groups on an even keel and to protect their rights and interests. To cover the purpose of the current Bye-elections and to continue till the final determination of the dispute in the matter. Symbols For Now: For the purposes of the current bye-elections, the two groups shall be allotted such different symbols as they may choose from the list of free symbols.