JP challenges flag ban at court
Citing new rules introduced in March for the use of the national flag, the electoral body informed the JP on Monday that the party’s flag resembles the official standard of the presidency.
06 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
The opposition Jumhooree Party has challenged the Elections Commission’s ban on using its flag and logo at the civil court.
Citing new rules introduced in March for the use of the national flag, the electoral body informed the JP on Monday that the party’s flag – which depicts a white crescent moon and star in a green circle with a red border – resembles the official standard of the presidency.
The regulations prohibit the use of flags or symbols identical to the president’s flag, a variant of the national flag.
The JP’s national executive committee decided to comply with the EC’s order and to seek a court ruling. The lawsuit was filed in the civil court Tuesday morning.
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