After the Shiv Sena was formed in 1966, it took 23 years for the party to be allotted its now iconic bow and arrow symbol. Now, 33 years later, that symbol is lost to the party, its use barred until the two rival factions of the party sort themselves out.
But the Andheri East assembly bypoll is scheduled to take place on November 3. How will this change in symbol affect the party’s prospects?
