HC slams EC over TMC symbol row, says adding to court burden

The Calcutta High Court expressed frustration with the Election Commission over the ongoing Trinamool Congress symbol dispute, telling the poll body that it is unnecessarily adding to the judiciary's burden. The court questioned the EC's handling of the matter and urged a swift resolution to avoid further judicial intervention. The row pertains to the allotment and recognition of the TMC's election symbol, which has been contested in court. The development underscores mounting tensions between the state government and the central poll authority.