CJI's jab at EC after symbol allotment to TMC rebel faction

The Election Commission on Friday allocated the 'Envelope' symbol to a rival faction of the Trinamool Congress for use in upcoming bypolls. The move drew a sharp comment from the Chief Justice of India, who questioned the outcome with a Hindi phrase suggesting skepticism about the decision's merit.

The symbol allotment is part of the poll panel's process for recognising competing groups within parties. The CJI's remark underscores judicial concern over the EC's handling of the matter.