TMC factions gear up for Bengal bypolls amid fight over symbol
The rival camps are seeking the Trinamool Congress symbol as the Election Commission weighs recognition claims after the party's 2026 Assembly defeat.
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EC calls both TMC factions, dispute over name, symbol may be resolved before bypoll nomination deadline
Election Commission to hear both Trinamool Congress factions on Sept 12 over party name, symbol and funds dispute ahead of Nandigram, Rejinagar bypoll nominations deadline Sept 16.
Mamata Banerjee is likely to contest the by-election in Nandigram, vacated by Suvendu Adhikari's resignation, or in the Muslim-majority Rejinagar. This is crucial for her entry into the assembly. Nandigram is an opportunity to avenge her 2021 defeat. But the TMC symbol controversy is a big challenge for Mamata. The BJP also has to face the challenge. This election is important for Mamata's political future.
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ECI to meet both Trinamool factions on Sep 12, decision on name & symbol may be resolved
Kolkata, Sep 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI), which had already consented to meet a five-member delegation of the "rebel but majority" faction in Trinamool Congress led by the party's expelled legislator Ritabrata... - Social News XYZ
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