Election Commission Refuses Interim Order in TMC Dispute; Candidates to Contest on Party Symbol
_1480976642.jpg)
The ongoing political tussle for organizational control of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has reached a critical juncture following a high-level review by the Election Commission of India. Speaking on the developments, TMC leader and MP Kalyan Banerjee announced that the poll panel has declined to issue any interim order regarding the contentious leadership dispute. Instead, the Election Commission has granted the Mamata Banerjee-led faction a deadline of September 16 to submit additional supporting documents, with a formal hearing scheduled for September 17 if deemed necessary.
Rival Factions Present Separate Claims Before Election Commission Officials
The leadership controversy intensified on Saturday when senior representatives from two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress—one loyal to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the other aligned with rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee—held separate meetings with Election Commission officials in New Delhi. Both groups presented conflicting claims regarding internal party governance and official recognition. Despite the intense deliberations, the poll panel chose not to pass an immediate interim verdict, leaving the broader organizational dispute open for further legal and administrative examination.
Candidates Set to Contest Upcoming By-Elections Using Established Party Symbol
Addressing uncertainty among party members and supporters regarding upcoming electoral battles, Kalyan Banerjee confirmed that the lack of an interim adverse ruling clears the immediate path for official candidates. Highlighting the party's stance on social media, he stated that TMC candidates will contest the forthcoming by-elections under the party's established and recognized official symbol. As both factions prepare to submit their additional paperwork by the September 16 deadline, the political spotlight remains fixed on New Delhi as the Election Commission evaluates the final framework for party recognition.
_759052998_351x234.jpg)
_1528687026_351x234.jpg)
_60286709_351x234.jpg)
_485729066_351x234.jpg)
_3847456_351x234.jpg)
