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ECI allots new party names and symbols to Mamata Banerjee and rebel Trinamool faction
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 01:03 AM
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The Election Commission of India has allotted new party names and symbols to Mamata Banerjee and a rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress.
The Election Commission of India has formally allotted new party names and election symbols to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress. The decision marks a significant development in the state's political landscape, as both sides seek distinct electoral identities.
The move comes amid an internal rift within the Trinamool Congress, with a breakaway group seeking separate recognition from the poll panel. With the allotment of fresh names and symbols, both factions can now operate as distinct entities in the electoral arena.
The Election Commission's decision provides clarity on the official status of the contending groups, enabling them to contest polls under their respective allotted identities. The development is expected to influence the political equations in West Bengal in the coming period.
The move comes amid an internal rift within the Trinamool Congress, with a breakaway group seeking separate recognition from the poll panel. With the allotment of fresh names and symbols, both factions can now operate as distinct entities in the electoral arena.
The Election Commission's decision provides clarity on the official status of the contending groups, enabling them to contest polls under their respective allotted identities. The development is expected to influence the political equations in West Bengal in the coming period.