MNS may lose symbol as itdraws blank in Mah polls

 

 

 

THE Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is at risk of losing its status as a recognised political party and its railway engine poll symbol after its dismal performance in the recently concluded State Assembly election, where it failed to win even one seat. In the elections, none of the 125 candidates fielded by the Raj Thackeray-led party, including his son Amit Thackeray, could strike gold. In an informal interaction with the media, former Maharashtra Legislature Secretary Anant Kalse explained the EC’s criteria for a political party to retain its recognition.