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Shiv Sena symbol freeze news: However, the Commission takes note of the urgency involved with regards to use of party symbol and party name due to the schedule of the by-elections announced, the order issued by the Election Commission on Saturday said.
The EC decision to freeze Shiv Sena Bow and Arrow symbol has invited harsh reactions from lawyers, and also forcing Thackeray and Shinde factions to go into damage control mode.
The ECI stated that neither of the two groups led by Eknath Shinde nor the other led by Uddhav Thackeray shall be allowed to use the name of the party “Shiv Sena,” nor shall either of the two groups be allowed to use the symbol “Bow & Arrow.”
A day after the Election Commission of India froze the symbol of 'Shiv Sena' amid a tussle between the two factions of the party, independent MP Kapil Sibal slammed the ECI for the action, saying that it amounts to 'freezing democracy'. "Election Commission Behind the scenes is the Government's submission Upfront they call it the Election Commission ! Shame on Institutions who