The decision, however, would be subject to the orders from the High Court of Kerala on the cases pending over the issue. Two sets of papersCandidates from both factions have been directed to submit two sets of nomination papers, with one having two leaves and other having the SEC allotted symbol. Joseph against the SEC’s order in the High Court have been completed and the court has posted the case for final order. The Joseph faction expressed hope that court order would be in favour of it. “The politically immaturity of Mr. Mani has caused the KC(M) to split vertically and lose its original election symbol.

Source: The Hindu November 17, 2020 18:17 UTC