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Supreme Court asks Election Commission to set deadline for ruling on TMC factional dispute
✍️ TOI India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:48 AM
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The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission to specify a timeline for resolving the internal factional dispute within the Trinamool Congress.
The apex court issued a directive asking the Election Commission of India to fix a clear timeframe within which it will decide the ongoing factional dispute in the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The order seeks to prevent prolonged uncertainty that could affect the party's functioning and upcoming electoral contests.
The internal rift, which has seen competing factions vie for control of the party's state machinery, has drawn attention from political observers as it unfolds ahead of key state elections. While the court did not name any individuals, the dispute centres on leadership and organisational issues that have strained the party's cohesion.
The Election Commission is now tasked with responding to the court's request, outlining a schedule for hearing submissions and delivering a verdict. Officials indicated that they will consider procedural requirements before setting dates.
Legal experts note that a timely resolution could stabilise the TMC's internal dynamics and provide clarity to voters, whereas further delays might exacerbate intra‑party tensions and influence the political landscape in West Bengal.
The internal rift, which has seen competing factions vie for control of the party's state machinery, has drawn attention from political observers as it unfolds ahead of key state elections. While the court did not name any individuals, the dispute centres on leadership and organisational issues that have strained the party's cohesion.
The Election Commission is now tasked with responding to the court's request, outlining a schedule for hearing submissions and delivering a verdict. Officials indicated that they will consider procedural requirements before setting dates.
Legal experts note that a timely resolution could stabilise the TMC's internal dynamics and provide clarity to voters, whereas further delays might exacerbate intra‑party tensions and influence the political landscape in West Bengal.