The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from using the lotus, or 'kamal', as its party symbol. The bench, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale, stated that the petition appeared to be filed for publicity rather than legitimate legal reasons, remarking, 'You want name and fame for yourself.' The petitioner, Jayant Vipat, argued that since the lotus is India's national flower, its use by a political party disrespects national integrity. However, the court found no merit in the case and upheld a previous ruling from the Madras High Court, which had dismissed Vipat's suit for lack of substance. The court noted that the earlier civil suit was also dismissed on technical grounds related to court fees. This ruling reinforces the BJP's right to use its established symbol in elections.