Election Commission has frozen the Shiv Sena’s symbol after the party failed to provide evidence that it was still a united party. The commission’s decision comes after the Sena submitted two separate lists of office-bearers, one from its Mumbai unit and another from its Thane unit.
The move could potentially impact the Sena’s chances in the upcoming BMC elections, as it now faces the possibility of contesting without a party symbol. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind the Election Commission’s decision and what it could mean for the Shiv Sena in the future.
The EC’s decision means that the Shiv Sena will not be able to use its official party symbol, the ‘bow and arrow’, in any elections till it clears its accounts. The party will also not be able to get new membership cards printed with the party symbol.
This is a major setback for the Shiv Sena, which is gearing up for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The party had hoped to make a comeback in Maharashtra politics after its poor performance in the 2014 Assembly elections.
The EC’s decision is likely to impact the Shiv Sena’s electoral prospects in a big way. The party will now have to contest elections without its official symbol, which could prove to be a big handicap.
The Shiv Sena’s symbol is important to the party because it represents who they are and what they stand for. The party was founded on the principles of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism, and their symbol reflects that. The trident in their logo represents the three weapons of Lord Shiva: the trishul, the sword, and the axe. Each weapon has a different meaning and purpose, but all three are essential to the Shiv Sena’s ideology. The trident represents strength and power, the sword represents justice and righteousness, and the axe represents destruction of evil. Together, these three weapons represent the party’s commitment to protecting Hinduism and India from any threat, whether internal or external.
The Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Shiv Sena’s symbol is a clear indication that the party is in serious trouble. The Sena has been embroiled in infighting ever since its founder, Bal Thackeray, passed away in 2012. This infighting has led to a split in the party, with one faction being led by his son Uddhav Thackeray and the other by his nephew Raj Thackeray. The Sena has been further weakened by the defections of several senior leaders, who have either joined the Bharatiya Janata Party or formed their own parties. With all these factors working against it, it is no surprise that the Election Commission has decided to take action against the Shiv Sena.
