The Economic Times

Calcutta HC criticises EC over reassignment of election symbol to contesting parties in Nandigram bypoll

The Calcutta High Court expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission's decision to reassign the 'envelope' symbol. Justice Krishna Rao questioned the rationale behind this decision, citing an abundance of available symbols. The court is hearing a petition from the Indian Secular Front challenging the reassignment amid upcoming bypolls. The bypoll for the Nandigram assembly seat is scheduled for October 6.