Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbo
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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In brief
India's Election Commission resolved the Trinamool Congress party split by officially recognizing two distinct factions. Mamata Banerjee's mainstream group secured the 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' designation with a football emblem, while the dissenting faction obtained the 'Democratic Trinamool Congress' name and envelope symbol. Both entities now possess legitimate political party status across West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura, influencing regional electoral dynamics and upcoming by-election contests.
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Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbo
The Election Commission has named Mamata Banerjee's group and allotted a football symbol. A rebel faction received the "Democratic Trinamool Congress" name and envelope symbol. Both groups are recognized political parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura. The Commission had previously frozen the original party name and symbol. This decision impacts upcoming by-elections in West Bengal and Assam.
