Kottayam: The Election Commission (EC) has frozen the two leaves symbol of Kerala Congress (Mani) till January 20.
The action comes after a complaint filed by Jose K. Mani faction alleging that the P. J. Joseph faction was misusing the symbol. The EC freezed the symbol following preliminary hearing based on the complaint.
A detailed hearing will be held on January 20th following which the EC will take a final decision regarding the symbol.
The uncertainty regarding two leaves symbol comes at a time when bypoll to Kuttanad is round the corner.
Jose K. Mani and P. J. Joseph factions of Kerala Congress (Mani) have been at loggerheads over the party’s election symbol, chairman and administrative powers.
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