In Bihar, the Election Commission has banned the election symbols of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(JMM) and Shiv Sena in view of their similarity with the symbol of Janta Dal(United), JD(U). This step has been taken by the Election Commission after inquiry when the JD(U) had approached the Commission. The symbols of both the Shiv Sena and the JMM are the 'Bow and Arrow', while that of the JD (U) is 'Arrow' symbol.<br />''<br />''In a representation to the Election Commission, the JD( U) had demanded to ban the election symbols of JMM and Shiv Sena in Bihar as they look like the symbol of JD(U). Party leader Rajiv Ranjan said that the electorates, specially illiterate, are confused about the symbols.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Bihar JMM Chief Pranav Kumar has alleged that the Election Commission has taken decision unilaterally and the Commission has not listened to the views of his party. He said the party has approached Patna High Court in this regard. JMM is contesting in four seats- Katihar, Purnea, Kishanganj and Banka in Bihar.</span><br />