india ποΈ HC questions EC over symbol allotment to rebel TMC faction
The Calcutta High Court questioned the Election Commission's decision to give the 'envelope' symbol to the rebel TMC faction. This decision involved the Democratic Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The allotment occurred on September 18 for upcoming bye-elections, sparking a challenge from the Indian Secular Front. The court stressed that the EC should have reserved the symbol after its prior use by another party. The hearing was adjourned while the poll panel sought more instructions. βοΈ