Poll Body "Snatched" Party From Hands Who Founded It: Sharad Pawar

"I am confident that people will not support the Election Commission ruling against which we have approached the Supreme Court," he said.

Senior politician Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Election Commission's decision to allot the NCP name and symbol to Ajit Pawar-led group was "surprising" as the poll body has "snatched" the party from the hands of those who founded it and gave it to others.

Mr Pawar said the programme and ideology are important for the people while a symbol is useful for a limited period.

"I am confident that people will not support the Election Commission ruling against which we have approached the Supreme Court," he said.