Sharad Pawar faction moves Supreme Court to block Ajit Pawar from using “Clock” election symbol – India TV
Image Source : PTI The dispute between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar over the NCP’s ‘Clock’ symbol has intensified, with Sharad Pawar filing a new application in the Supreme Court. In a significant development within Maharashtra’s political landscape, the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to prevent the Ajit Pawar faction from using the “Clock” election symbol in the upcoming assembly elections. The Sharad Pawar faction contends that the Ajit Pawar group should be assigned a new symbol for the elections, citing confusion among voters during the recent Lok Sabha elections, where Ajit Pawar contested under the “Clock” symbol. They argue that this has led to difficulties for voters in distinguishing between the two factions, creating uncertainty over which group represents the true NCP. In their petition, the Sharad Pawar faction emphasises the need for clarity and fairness in the electoral process. They assert that until the Supreme Court renders a decision on their petition regarding the election symbol matter, the Ajit Pawar …