Supreme Court Directs EC To Recognise Sharad Pawar Faction's ‘Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar’ Name and ‘Man Blowing Turha’ Symbol for Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 19 directed the the Election Commission of India to officially recognize the 'Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar' faction. Furthermore, the apex court instructed EC to acknowledge 'man blowing turha' symbol for Sharad Pawar faction for both Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and State Assembly polls.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 19 directed the the Election Commission of India to officially recognize the 'Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar' faction. Furthermore, the apex court instructed EC to acknowledge 'man blowing turha' symbol for Sharad Pawar faction for both Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and State Assembly polls. The court also stated that the symbol assigned to Pawar senior should not be allocated to any other party or candidate. Additionally, Supreme Court directed the Ajit Pawar faction to issue a public notice in English, Hindi, and Marathi, stating that the "clock" symbol allotted to them is subject to the pending case challenging the Election Commission of India's decision to recognize Ajit Pawar's group as the "real NCP". NCP vs NCP: Supreme Court Bars Ajit Pawar From Using Uncle Sharad Pawar's Name, Iconic ‘Clock’ Symbol.
SC on NCP Row:
NCP vs NCP: Supreme Court asks Election Commission of India to recognise the Sharad Pawar faction of NCP - 'Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar' name and 'man blowing turha' symbol for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
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