Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-Led Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena Party Gets ‘Two Swords and Shield’ Symbol
The Election Commission (EC) has allotted the poll symbol 'Two Swords & Shield' symbol to the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena party headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, officials said.
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 11: The Election Commission (EC) has allotted the poll symbol 'Two Swords & Shield' symbol to the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena party headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, officials said. Mulayam Singh Yadav Funeral: Congress Deputes Bhupesh Baghel, Kamal Nath To Represent Party at SP Founder’s Last Rites in UP.
The EC has made the interim arrangement to enable the party put up a candidate for the upcoming by-polls to Andheri East assembly elections and till the dispute into the matter is resolved. Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Has Blazed a Trail With ‘Flaming Torch’ in Past Too.
The EC rejected Shinde's other option -- a Sun with rays -- as it resembled the symbols allotted to some other parties.
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