After not getting the mace symbol from the Election Commission, the Shinde faction submitted a list of three new symbols on Tuesday. According to sources, Sun, Peepal tree, and shield-sword are included. The commission has named the Shinde faction as Shiv Sena (Balasahebanchi). With the same name, the party will contest all the legislative by-elections to be held in Andheri-East of Mumbai.
Uddhav faction's symbol torch, arrow mark freeze
The Election Commission on Monday gave the name 'Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' and the torch symbol to the Uddhav faction. On 8 October, the commission froze the arrow-command symbol because of the fight between the two factions. The commission said in the decision – No faction can use the name of the party till the decision is taken on the original name of Shiv Sena.
Uddhav gave three names and three marks to the Election Commission
Uddhav Thackeray had informed that for the by-election, he had given the choice of three names and three symbols to the Election Commission. The mark included a trident, the rising sun, and a torch. At the same time, the names of the party were given as Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena Balasaheb Prabodhankar Thackeray, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray.
Shinde had also demanded Trishul, the rising sun, and mace as election symbols. He was not given any of these three symbols by the commission. The reason being that the rising sun is the election symbol of DMK, while calling the Trishul and mace religious symbols, the commission refused to give it.
Andheri East assembly by-election to be held on November 3
Maharashtra's Andheri East seat is vacant after the death of Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke, hence by-elections are being held on this seat. The elections will be held on November 3. October 14 is the last date for nominations. Nominations can be withdrawn till October 17. The results will come on 6th November. The Uddhav Thackeray faction is contesting the by-polls. Shinde faction's ally BJP has also decided to contest the elections.
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