NCP split: Sharad Pawar cites Shiv Sena example, says ‘our party symbol seems to be in danger’ | India News

NEW DELHI: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday indicated that he may lose his party symbol – the clock – to estranged nephew Ajit Pawar, who is now part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

The former Union minister cited the case of Uddhav Thackeray who lost the Shiv Sena party symbol to Eknath Shinde after he spilt the party and joined hands with the BJP.
“I have replied to the notice sent by the Election Commission. Looking at the decision that came up in regards to the Shiv Sena (whose poll symbol was given to rebel faction led by Eknath Shinde), our party symbol (clock) seems to be in danger,” Sharad Pawar said.

However, the veteran leader exuded confidence of winning elections even with a new symbol if needed.
“I don’t care for symbol as I have contested elections on many symbols like bullock pair, cow and calf, and won,” he said.
The veteran leader also said that he will move the court over Ajit Pawar faction still using his photos.
Sharad Pawar had warned Ajit Pawar not to use his images for party functions soon after the rebellion.