Indian Politics

EC assigns new names and symbols to rival Trinamool factions

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
1

The Election Commission barred both Trinamool Congress factions from using the original party name and 'Jora Ghash Phul' symbol for the October 6 bypolls.

2

The Mamata Banerjee faction was assigned the 'Football Player' symbol, while the rebel group led by Ritabrata Banerjee received the 'Envelope' symbol.

3

Mamata Banerjee criticized the decision as an unconstitutional move motivated by political vendetta, while CJP co-convenor Saurav Das mocked the new 'Envelope' symbol.