EC to hear dispute over AIADMK symbol on Oct 6

September 22, 2017 21:31

The Election Commission will hear the dispute over the 'two leaves' symbol of the AIADMK on October 6, six months after it was frozen when the two warring factions of the party had staked claim to it.

Earlier in the day, it had decided to hear the two sides on October 5. But in a fresh communication, it said the hearing had been rescheduled for October 6. No reasons were given.

The EC has given the rival factions time till September 29 to file fresh submissions.

The commission has directed all involved in the dispute to submit the list of general council members and central executive committee members of the party as on December 5, 2016.

The two factions have so far submitted around 10 lakh affidavits staking claim to the symbol and the title of the party.

The Madras High Court had last week directed the Election Commission to decide before October 31 the matter related to the AIADMK symbol.

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