Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched a fiery attack against the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction following its latest petition seeking to freeze the iconic ‘Bow and Arrow’ electoral symbol. Addressing media personnel, Shinde rejected the opposition’s arguments, stating that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has already recognized his faction as the legitimate Shiv Sena based on legislative majority and adherence to Balasaheb Thackeray’s core ideology.
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Critiquing the rival faction’s persistent legal challenges, Shinde pointed out that the Election Commission’s definitive decision was delivered after a comprehensive review of party statutes, organizational support, and elected representatives. He asserted that repeated attempts by the Thackeray camp to freeze the symbol stem from political frustration over losing public support across Maharashtra. Shinde emphasized that his government’s focus remains on developmental governance rather than political litigation.
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The political confrontation flared up after senior leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT) submitted fresh representations to judicial and electoral bodies, arguing that the ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol should remain frozen to prevent voter confusion in upcoming municipal and local body elections. Leaders from the opposition camp claimed that the symbol represents the legacy of founder Balasaheb Thackeray and should not be exclusively utilized by the ruling coalition partner.
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Dismissing the legal maneuver as a desperate tactic, Shinde reiterated that the workers and public of Maharashtra clearly recognize which group upholds the true legacy of Hindutva and regional development. Leaders of the Mahayuti alliance backed the Chief Minister, declaring that any legal challenges against the symbol’s allocation will be countered forcefully in court as the state prepares for crucial local government polls.
