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Politics
Internal rift in Election Commission brings TMC and CPM together
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:38 AM
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A split within the Election Commission has unexpectedly aligned the rival parties TMC and CPM in West Bengal.
A recent division within the Election Commission has led to an unlikely alliance between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) in West Bengal.
The rift, which emerged over procedural disagreements, has prompted both parties to coordinate their strategies in upcoming elections.
Analysts suggest that the internal conflict has weakened the Commission’s authority, creating a space for rival parties to collaborate.
The TMC and CPM have begun joint discussions on candidate selection and campaign messaging, aiming to consolidate anti-incumbent votes.
Observers warn that this development could reshape the political landscape in the state ahead of the next assembly polls.
The rift, which emerged over procedural disagreements, has prompted both parties to coordinate their strategies in upcoming elections.
Analysts suggest that the internal conflict has weakened the Commission’s authority, creating a space for rival parties to collaborate.
The TMC and CPM have begun joint discussions on candidate selection and campaign messaging, aiming to consolidate anti-incumbent votes.
Observers warn that this development could reshape the political landscape in the state ahead of the next assembly polls.