The Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been alloted 'two swords and a shield' as the poll symbol by the Election Commission on Tuesday.

In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Commission said it has decided to declare 'Do Talwarein aur Ek Dhal (Two Swords & Shield)' to be a free symbol and allot it to the candidate set up, if any, by the Shinde-led group in the current bye-election.