 "Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (Photo: ANI)")
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (Photo: ANI)
The Supreme Court (SC) issued an interim order on Tuesday concerning the continued dispute between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions inside the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The directive primarily addresses considerations surrounding using symbols and marketing campaign supplies by the Ajit Pawar faction, formally recognised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) because the NCP. The SC has allowed Ajit Pawar’s group to provisionally use the “clock” image and directed the ECI to recognise Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction.
The interim order outlines the next key factors:
Provisional recognition: The Election Commission is directed to provisionally recognise the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Chandra Pawar for the aim of contesting upcoming Lok Sabha and state elections. The occasion is permitted to make use of the image of a person blowing a trumpet.
Background of Ajit Pawar vs Sharad Pawar case
This directive is available in response to a petition filed by Sharad Pawar difficult the ECI’s resolution to grant the official “clock” image of the NCP to Ajit Pawar’s group. The ECI’s resolution was based mostly on the criterion of “legislative majority”, with the Ajit Pawar faction possessing 51 out of 81 legislators. However, the choice has been contested on varied grounds, together with considerations in regards to the symbolic affiliation with Sharad Pawar.
During the listening to, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Sharad Pawar group, highlighted the historic significance of the clock image to Sharad Pawar and objected to its use by the Ajit Pawar faction. Singhvi additionally raised objections to the ECI’s resolution, advocating for the allocation of a brand new image to the Ajit Pawar group.
In response to those considerations, the bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, recommended that the Ajit Pawar faction discover the choice of utilizing a distinct image to keep away from confusion and guarantee peaceable conduct throughout elections. The Court emphasised the significance of addressing these points promptly, contemplating the potential impression on electoral processes.
The matter is scheduled for additional listening to, and each events are anticipated to adjust to the directives outlined within the interim order.
First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 4:31 PM IST
