TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi
- On Saturday, a five-member delegation representing the rebel All India Trinamool Congress faction, led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, met the Election Commission of India in Delhi to seek recognition as the party's legitimate leadership.
- Both factions have staked claims to being the "real" Trinamool Congress, approaching the Election Commission seeking recognition amid a dispute over the party's name, election symbol, and funds between the Mamata Banerjee-led and Ritabrata Banerjee-led groups.
- Around 60 of the 80 newly elected TMC MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, distanced themselves from former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the party's defeat in April Assembly polls.
- The meeting precedes the September 16 deadline for filing nominations for Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls in West Bengal, necessitated by resignations of Humayun Kabir and Suvendu Adhikari.
- Polling for the bypolls is scheduled for October 6, with vote counting on October 9, as the Election Commission aims to complete the entire election process before October 11, 2026.
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Times of IndiaTMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi
A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought recognition as the legitimate party leadership. This meeting precedes nominations for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. The Election Commission scheduled the meeting for September 12, 2026. The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar will occur on October 6.
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