Election Commission to Hear Trinamool Faction Dispute Over Party Name and Symbol
The Election Commission of India is scheduled to hear a formal claim by a faction of the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, regarding the ownership of the party’s official name and election symbol. This legal challenge follows internal divisions within the party, as the breakaway group seeks official recognition from the electoral body. The outcome of this hearing will determine which faction holds the legal right to represent the party in future elections. The proceedings underscore the intensifying jurisdictional and organizational battles occurring within West Bengal’s political landscape.
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