The petition stated that the party had applied to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the allotment of a common election symbol in September 2024. However, the ECI rejected the demand as the PWP was applying for the symbol for the third time despite polling less than 1% of the valid votes in the 2019 general elections
The Samajwadi Party, lacking its cycle symbol, is contesting Jammu and Kashmir elections with Akhilesh Yadav's image, using the laptop symbol for 20 seats.
Mumbai MLA Nawab Malik confirmed his allegiance to Ajit Pawar-led NCP by using the party's 'clock' symbol in a post on X, ending speculation about his stance.