SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea on party name, election symbol on July 31

After the rebellion of Eknath Shinde, the Election Commission had given Eknath Shinde the right to use the name of the Shiv Sena party and the bow and arrow symbol. After which Uddhav Thackeray filed a petition against it in the Supreme Court. In his petition, Uddhav Thackeray has contended that the Election Commission has failed to appreciate that the petitioner enjoys overwhelming support from party workers and workers.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea against the Election Commission's order allotting party name 'Shiv Sena' and its election symbol 'bow and arrow' to the Eknath Shinde faction on July 31. A bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud told Uddhav's counsel that "it is listed on July 31, we will hear it on that day".

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Earlier, on February 22, the Supreme Court had summoned Shinde and the EC to file their reply on Thackeray's plea within two weeks and directed the matter to be listed after three weeks.

Aaditya Thackeray referred  Eknath Shinde as "Illegal CM"

In a significant turn of events, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has raised concerns over the future of Eknath Shinde, the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Thackeray's remarks come as a response to the political landscape that took place recently in the state.

Thackeray alleged that Shinde's position as CM may be at risk due to recent political developments.

He also criticised Shinde for his mishandling during monsoon situation. He also claimed that Mumbai's infrastructure had collapsed under his watch. Furthermore, Thackeray accused the Shinde government of engaging in favouritism and indulging in corruption during the selection of officials.