
Pawar had earlier given the polling organization a list of names that designated his Nationalist Congress Party division.
This occurred one day after the Ajit Pawar-led group was acknowledged by the EC as the legitimate NCP.
The EC also gave Ajit’s faction control over the party name and “clock” symbol. Poll panel’s order on faction dispute
In the mean time, Pawar’s group was given a one-time admission to pick another name and image for the impending Rajya Sabha decisions for six seats in Maharashtra.
In its Tuesday request, the EC depended on the greater part in the party’s regulative wing to determine the debate that arose in July 2023.
Legal counselors, party pioneers counseled to choose new name
As indicated by reports, the 84-year-old veteran held gatherings with legal counselors and party pioneers to devise another name for his group.
Party pioneers have recognized the test of bringing issues to light about the new name, as electors, particularly in rustic regions, partner the clock picture with Pawar.
EC yet to relegate an image to Pawar group
The EC has not yet relegated an image to the NCP group drove by Pawar.
The rising sun (similar to Tamil Nadu’s Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), a pair of glasses (similar to Indian National Lok Dal), and a banyan tree are the options being considered, according to the NDTV.
Outstandingly, the NCP has 53 MLAs and just 12 have agreed with Sharad Pawar.
‘EC’s choice on group fued a homicide of a vote based system’
In light of the EC’s choice, Maharashtra pioneer Anil Deshmukh from Sharad Pawar’s group on Tuesday said, “Today the Political race Commission has given Sharad Pawar’s party’s name and image to Ajit Pawar. NCP was established by Sharad Pawar.”
He continued, “The decision the Election Commission made under pressure is the murder of democracy.”