Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]Oct 7 (ANI): Amid the symbol war between two rival factions of Shiv Sena, Shinde camp MP Rahul Shewale on Friday expressed confidence of gaining authority over the “bow and arrow” symbol of the party.
The decision comes ahead of the Election Commission’s decision on the two factions’ claim on the party symbol of veteran leader late Bal Thackeray.
Speaking to ANI, Shewale said, “We are confident that we will get the bow and arrow symbol and there is no need to look for alternatives. We have already submitted our side documents regarding our support to ECI.
He further said that the Thackeray faction kept on delaying the Election Commission to respond and demanding further dates.
Asked whether the Election Commission will give its order before the bypolls in the state (Andheri East constituency), Shewale said, “Yes, we are confident and it is not just about the bypolls but we will get the symbol.”
The Election Commission on Friday wrote to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray seeking his reply on the rival Eknath Shinde faction’s claim on the party’s ‘bow and arrow’ symbol in view of the upcoming assembly bypolls in Maharashtra.
In its letter to Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission said that the Commission had on September 29 requested Thackeray to submit written submissions along with relevant documents to support his claim by October 7, 2022.
The Commission said, “It may be recalled that the above timeline was given with reference to the exchange of documents supporting the rival claims of being genuine Shiv Sena on your part and for the determination under para 15 of the order symbolizing from Shinde.” For.”
The Election Commission informed that Shinde has submitted an application on October 4 under Para 18 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 for allotment of the party’s election symbol “bow and arrow” to the group led by Shinde. Election from 166-Andheri East assembly constituency.
“While your reply is yet to be received, considering the fact that bye-election has been notified from 166-Andheri East Assembly Constituency, it is directed that as requested by the Commission’s letter dated 29th September, may submit their comments along with necessary documents, now, latest by 2:00 PM of October 8, 2022. If no reply is received, the Commission will take appropriate action in the matter accordingly,” the commission told Thackeray. Told.
Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on June 30 earlier this year. A faction of the Shiv Sena, led by Shinde, shifted the alliance from the MVA to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Since then, there has been a tussle between the two Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra over who is the rightful heir to Bal Thackeray’s legacy. (ANI)
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