"Murder Of Democracy": Uddhav Thackeray On Losing Shiv Sena Name, Symbol
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The Election Commission's decision comes nearly eight months after Eknath Shinde revolted with over 40 Shiv Sena MLAs and wrested control of the party from Uddhav Thackeray's alliance government with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched a strong attack on his rival Eknath Shinde, calling him a "traitor who won't change", after the Election Commission today allowed Team Shinde to keep the Shiv Sena name and the party's bow and arrow symbol.
The Election Commission's decision comes nearly eight months after Mr Shinde, the current Chief Minister, revolted with over 40 Sena MLAs and wrested control of the party from Mr Thackeray's alliance government with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party.
"They have stolen the Shiv Sena symbol. We will keep fighting and won't lose hope. For now, let Shinde be happy with his theft. Once a traitor, always a traitor," Mr Thackeray said.
In the order today, the Election Commission said Team Eknath Shinde can keep the name "Shiv Sena" and the "bow and arrow" symbol, while the Uddhav Thackeray faction can keep the name "Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray" and the "flaming torch" symbol.
