Star Symbol

The petition has been filed by Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, a registered unrecognized political party in the State of Tamil Nadu. It is sponsoring its candidates for Chidambaram and Villupuram Parliamentary constituencies and the candidates have also submitted their nomination papers for the same. The petitioner prays that the party may be given a common election symbol of 'Star' in these two Parliamentary Constituencies. The prayer is opposed by learned counsel appearing for the Election Commission and it is submitted that the symbol 'Star' is a reserved symbol of Mizo National Front, which is a political party in the State of Mizoram. The petitioner's counsel states that the Mizo National Front is not contesting in the Tamil Nadu elections and it is not sponsoring any candidates in the State of Tamil Nadu.

In view of the ensuing elections, the petitioner Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi may be given the symbol 'Star' for its candidates at Chidambaram and Villupuram constituencies. It is made clear that this allotment of symbol will not give any additional rights or equities in favour of the petitioner- political party when the question of allotment of symbol arises. This is purely for the purpose of the ensuing parliamentary election only. However, if any other political party or persons seek the symbol 'Star', the Election Commission may allot such symbol to any political party/candidate.