NCP Dispute : Sharad Pawar Faction Seeks Urgent Hearing In Supreme Court Ahead Of Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Supreme Court to Hear NCP Dispute on Election Symbol The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for October 1 to address the dispute between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over the use of the party’s election symbol. The Sharad Pawar faction sought urgent relief due to upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, alleging active confusion caused by the Ajit Pawar faction’s use of the symbol. The court had previously allowed the Ajit Pawar faction to use the ‘clock’ symbol with conditions, including public declarations about the ongoing legal dispute. The case highlights the complexities of intra-party conflicts and the role of the Election Commission4.