EC freezes AIADMK's election symbol

March 22, 2017 23:26

The Election Commission has frozen AIADMK's two leaves symbol with the two factions -- one led by VK Sasikala and the other by O Panneerselvam -- staking claim to it.

"Commission is not in a position to give any final decision at the present juncture in the short time available mentioned above. Consequently, the Commission is left with no other option in these compelling circumstances but to make an interim order which may be fair to both the contending groups," the ECI said, ruling that neither of the AIADMK factions can use the symbol or the name of the party.

The candidates will now have to contest on any of the unreserved symbols.

The EC's decision followed a hearing on Wednesday, with both factions presenting their arguments. While former CM OPS' camp staked claim to the two leaves symbol on the grounds that they had the support of a majority of the party cadre, Sasikala's faction informed the EC that most AIADMK MLAs and MPs were on its side.

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