Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) has approached the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday over the allotment of the 'Battery Torch' symbol to MGR Makkal Katchi for 2021 Tamil Nadu elections.

According to sources, "MNM had urged EC to reconsider its decision and demands regarding the party symbol."

The MNM contested the general election under the Battery Torch symbol.

Haasan, who kick-started his party's campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on Sunday, had confirmed about contesting the 2021 elections, adding that he will announce the constituency, from which he will contest in the coming days.