The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to allot a common symbol to Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh (ABJS) for the upcoming Bihar State election.

ABJS had sought allotment of a common symbol for the upcoming Bihar State Election after the ECI rejected the representation of Jan Sangh.

Justice Mini Pushkarna directed the ECI to allot a common symbol to ABJS. On the other hand, the court has directed the ABJS to file an application for the allotment of a common symbol. The High Court passed the direction after receiving a response from the ECI.

Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh had moved to the High Court after ECI’s September 1 order rejecting its representation, stating that there are disputes within the party. The party was registered in 1989.

Earlier, on Aug

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