GENERAL18 Sept 2026
Mamata faction of TMC faction gets football player poll symbol and new party name; rebel camp envelope | Mint
The Election Commission of India has given fresh names and symbols to two rival Trinamool Congress groups. Mamata Banerjee's side is now 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' with the 'Football Player' symbol. Arup Roy's side gets 'Democratic Trinamool Congress' and the 'Envelope' symbol. Both count as recognised parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura, so voters should check the new symbols before the October 6 bypolls.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Election Commission of India barred both Trinamool Congress factions from using the name 'All India Trinamool Congress' and its 'Flowers and Grass' symbol.
- The group led by Mamata Banerjee was allotted the name 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' and the 'Football Player' symbol.
- The group led by Arup Roy was allotted the name 'Democratic Trinamool Congress' and the 'Envelope' symbol, and both groups are treated as recognised parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are voting or campaigning in the October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar, please confirm the latest ECI notice and the allotted symbol before printing any material or casting your vote.
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