Maharashtra: Former CM Uddhav Thackeray targeted the Election Commission over allotting the party's name and symbol to the rebel faction and termed it a 'slave' of people in power.
Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently hearing a dispute between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena over the party's poll symbol bow and arrow.
Maharashtra: The Election Commission on Monday allotted 'flaming torch' (mashaal) election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting their claim to the 'Trishul' citing religious connotation.
Supreme Court had on Tuesday agreed to hear the plea of the Thackeray camp against the Election Commission's decision.
Both the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions have been allotted alternative symbols and name for the purpose of an upcoming by-poll.
Election Commission last week recognized Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena in its dispute with the Uddhav Thackeray faction.
