The Election Commission of India has assigned new names and election symbols to two rival Trinamool Congress factions.
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Through the Reader lens: The Election Commission of India has divided the Trinamool Congress into two distinct groups, each receiving a new name and election symbol. The faction led by Mamata Banerjee will be known as 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' and use the 'football player' symbol. The rival faction has been designated as 'Democratic Trinamool Congress' and assigned the 'envelope' symbol. This order affects candidates in specific constituencies in West Bengal and Assam.
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All filed from IndiaSingle originNamed India · Abdul Salam · Ehteshamul Haq · Ehteshamul Haque · Rabiul Alam Chowdhury · Safijuzzaman Sheikh · Safiuzzaman Sheikh · Sanchita Pradhan · Trinamool Congress · Arup Roy · Ashwani Kumar Mohal · Election Commission of India · Mamata Banerjee
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