Supreme Court to Hear Shiv Sena, NCP Symbol Dispute on January 21

The Supreme Court has scheduled a crucial hearing for January 21 in the ongoing symbol and party name disputes involving rival factions of the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

The petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) challenging the Election Commission's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde group as the official Shiv Sena and grant them the 'bow and arrow' election symbol was listed before a bench today.

The court will address multiple petitions concerning the allocation of party symbols and official names between competing groups, a decision that could significantly impact Maharashtra's political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections.

[Uddhav Thackerey V Eknathrao Sambhaji Shinde & Anr.]