The Election Commission on Thursday issued notices to rival Trinamool Congress factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee amid a dispute over organisational control and authorised signatories of the opposition party in West Bengal.
According to the Commission’s communication, notices have been sent to both leaders over competing claims by their respective factions regarding which group constitutes the “real” Trinamool Congress and is entitled to control the party symbol, bank accounts, authorised signatories and other organisational matters.
The Commission has sought detailed responses from both sides and directed them to submit their replies by 5.30 pm on July 6.
Following the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in the recently held West Bengal Assembly elections, in which the BJP wrested power from the party, a section of leaders led by Ritabrata Banerjee broke away, challenging the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee. The rebel faction claims the support of more than 65 of the party’s 80 MLAs, and says Ritabrata Banerjee has been elected as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
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Published By:
Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Jul 2, 2026 20:03 IST
