Trouble seems to be mounting for Uddhav Thackeray after Election Commission's verdict that party symbol [bow and arrow] and name [Shiv Sena] belong to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led group.
Amidst the concerns, Thackeray-led Shiv Sena [UBT] has also lost verification on Twitter after its handle was changed from @/ShivSena to @/ShivSenaUBT_ following the EC order.
The party's media handle has also lost its verified blue tick after being named as @/ShivsenaUBTComm.
The party handle lost verification tick after changing handle | Twitter screenshot
According to a report in India Today, the verification was lost after the Twitter handles were changed. Presently, there is no verified handle by Shiv Sena's name on Twitter.
Reportedly, Shiv Sena [UBT] is still using the name on the Facebook page but the official party website has also been down since the EC order. The YouTube channel's name has also been changed.
Election Commission's verdict in Shinde's favour
The Election Commission of India on February 17 allotted the party name [Shiv Sena] and the symbol [bow and arrow] to the CM Shinde-led group.
The EC reportedly stated that they relied on numerical strength of the party legislative wing.
Thackeray moves Supreme Court
On Monday, Thackeray moved Supreme Court challenging EC's decision of alloting Shinde the party name and symbol. The case will be heard on February 21.
