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Mamata Banerjee Seeks Supreme Court Intervention as EC Grants New Symbol to TMC Faction
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:31 AM
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission’s decision to assign a new name‑symbol to her Trinamool Congress faction ahead of the upcoming by‑polls.
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking a stay on the Election Commission's recent order that allotted a new name‑symbol to the faction of her party that is contesting upcoming elections.
The Election Commission, citing internal disputes within the TMC over the use of its traditional “grasshopper” symbol, announced today that a distinct name‑symbol would be assigned to the group led by Banerjee, separating it from rival claimants.
The move comes as the state prepares for by‑elections scheduled for 6 October, where the symbol issue could influence voter perception and party cohesion. Legal experts note that the Supreme Court's ruling will determine whether the newly assigned symbol can be used in the imminent polls.
Both the party and the commission have urged a swift resolution, emphasizing the need for clarity before the electoral process begins.
The Election Commission, citing internal disputes within the TMC over the use of its traditional “grasshopper” symbol, announced today that a distinct name‑symbol would be assigned to the group led by Banerjee, separating it from rival claimants.
The move comes as the state prepares for by‑elections scheduled for 6 October, where the symbol issue could influence voter perception and party cohesion. Legal experts note that the Supreme Court's ruling will determine whether the newly assigned symbol can be used in the imminent polls.
Both the party and the commission have urged a swift resolution, emphasizing the need for clarity before the electoral process begins.