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Politics
TMC factions clash over symbol ahead of West Bengal by‑polls
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:04 PM
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Internal factions of the Trinamool Congress are mobilising for the upcoming West Bengal by‑elections while a dispute over the party’s election symbol intensifies.
West Bengal is set to hold a series of by‑elections that will test the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the next state assembly poll. The party, which has dominated state politics for over a decade, is now confronting internal rivalries as the contest approaches.
Sources within the party say that different TMC factions are already organising ground‑level campaigns, rallying supporters and finalising candidate lists for the vacant seats. The preparations reflect a strategic push to retain the party’s stronghold in the state.
At the same time, a heated disagreement has emerged over the use of the party’s iconic flower symbol. Senior leaders from competing factions are reportedly vying for control of the symbol, a move that could affect ballot placement and voter recognition. The internal tussle underscores the growing strain within the party as it readies for the by‑polls.
Sources within the party say that different TMC factions are already organising ground‑level campaigns, rallying supporters and finalising candidate lists for the vacant seats. The preparations reflect a strategic push to retain the party’s stronghold in the state.
At the same time, a heated disagreement has emerged over the use of the party’s iconic flower symbol. Senior leaders from competing factions are reportedly vying for control of the symbol, a move that could affect ballot placement and voter recognition. The internal tussle underscores the growing strain within the party as it readies for the by‑polls.