India 1 MIN READ

Trinamool Congress name and symbol frozen amid factional conflict

Ritabrata faction welcomes freeze; Mamata Banerjee faction calls it unlawful

The Election Commission has frozen the Trinamool Congress party's name and symbol following a dispute between the Ritabrata and Mamata Banerjee factions. The Ritabrata faction welcomed the decision, while the Mamata faction described it as contrary to law.
AI Summary

The Election Commission has frozen the name and symbol of the Trinamool Congress due to a conflict between the Ritabrata and Mamata Banerjee factions. The Ritabrata group supported the decision, while the Mamata Banerjee faction opposed it, calling it unlawful.

AI-generated · Verify with full article

Trinamool Congress party symbol and name issue
Trinamool Congress party symbol and name issue / Social Media

See more of our coverage in your search results.

Follow us on Google

The Election Commission has frozen the Trinamool Congress party's name and symbol following a dispute between the Ritabrata and Mamata Banerjee factions. The Ritabrata faction welcomed the decision, while the Mamata faction described it as contrary to law.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

How did the Mamata Banerjee faction respond to the freeze?
They described the decision as contrary to law.
Is the timeline of events mentioned in the article?
No specific dates or timeline details are provided.

AI-निर्मित · पूरी ख़बर से पुष्टि करें

Member Access

50 free articles left today

0 of 50 free reads used today.

Go Unlimited
📲 Follow us The latest, straight to your phone — instantly, free
Telegram Channel

Most read

Most read

01 Entertainment Hanuman Ansh Biopic Earns Rs 350 Crore in 45 Days
02 States Study Finds Uttarakhand Glaciers Retreating 23 Metres Annually
03 Sports BCCI Reveals Mohsin Naqvi’s Reaction to India Snubbing Women’s Asia Cup Trophy
04 Rajasthan 179 Candidates in Barmer, 17 Crorepatis from BJP-Congress
Trust & Transparency

How this story was handled

PublishedSep 18, 2026, 23:30 IST IST
Last updatedSep 18, 2026, 23:30 IST IST
Latest newsroom actionnews-desk (section_editor)
Story lifecyclePublish
Methodology

How to read this report

Coverage is filed under India and aligned with that desk's editorial standards.
Key topic markers used in this story: India.
Update Log

Recent newsroom changes

The Editorial Desk published this story as published

Continuing Coverage

More on this story

Latest context and follow-up reading from India.

India

Cockroach spotted during cardiologist's dinner at JW Marriott Mumbai

India

NSA Ajit Doval shares five key life lessons at IIT Roorkee

Politics

EC allots symbols to rival TMC factions amid Nandigram bypoll

Crime

ECI Allots 'Mamata' Name to Mamata Banerjee-Led TMC Faction

Politics

Congress supports Mamata as ECI freezes Trinamool Congress symbol

Recommended Stories

More from India
Cockroach spotted during cardiologist's dinner at JW Marriott Mumbai
India
Related stories

Cockroach spotted during cardiologist's dinner at JW Marriott Mumbai

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 21, 2026
NSA Ajit Doval shares five key life lessons at IIT Roorkee
India
Related stories

NSA Ajit Doval shares five key life lessons at IIT Roorkee

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 21, 2026
EC allots symbols to rival TMC factions amid Nandigram bypoll
Politics
Related stories

EC allots symbols to rival TMC factions amid Nandigram bypoll

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 18, 2026
ECI Allots 'Mamata' Name to Mamata Banerjee-Led TMC Faction
Crime
Related stories

ECI Allots 'Mamata' Name to Mamata Banerjee-Led TMC Faction

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 18, 2026
Congress supports Mamata as ECI freezes Trinamool Congress symbol
Politics
Related stories

Congress supports Mamata as ECI freezes Trinamool Congress symbol

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 18, 2026
SC to hear Mamata’s plea against EC freeze on TMC symbol this week
Law / Courts
Related stories

SC to hear Mamata’s plea against EC freeze on TMC symbol this week

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 21, 2026
Election panel allots Mamata Banerjee faction ‘Football Player’ symbol
Crime
Related stories

Election panel allots Mamata Banerjee faction ‘Football Player’ symbol

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 18, 2026
1000 RSS Schools to Open in Bengal Within a Year
Education
Related stories

1000 RSS Schools to Open in Bengal Within a Year

निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क• Sep 04, 2026

Most read

Most read

01 Entertainment Hanuman Ansh Biopic Earns Rs 350 Crore in 45 Days
02 States Study Finds Uttarakhand Glaciers Retreating 23 Metres Annually
03 Sports BCCI Reveals Mohsin Naqvi’s Reaction to India Snubbing Women’s Asia Cup Trophy
04 Rajasthan 179 Candidates in Barmer, 17 Crorepatis from BJP-Congress

Comments

0 threads
Join the discussion
Staff comments are highlighted. Verified readers receive a trust badge.
Sign in to comment

No approved comments yet. Start the discussion.