Mamata AITC alleges that West Bengal administration helping rival faction get affidavits in their favour
Mamata Banerjee's faction of the Trinamool Congress (AITC) alleges that the West Bengal administration is illegally assisting a rival faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, in collecting affidavits to stake claim to the party. The AITC claims police and state officials are coercing citizens and manipulating stamp paper supply for the rival group. Ritabrata Banerjee denies these allegations, stating Mamata's faction lacks ground support and challenging them to prove their claims legally, while the Election Commission has already allotted new names and symbols to both factions.
Why it matters
This internal power struggle within the Trinamool Congress, a major political party in West Bengal, could significantly impact the state's political landscape and future elections. Allegations of administrative interference raise concerns about democratic fairness and the integrity of the electoral process.
Mamata AITC alleges that West Bengal administration helping rival faction get affidavits in their favour left West Bengal Leader of Opposition and rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cldh0g/article71591642.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20260917409L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): West Bengal Leader of Opposition and rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee speaks to the media after a meeting meeting with Election Commission officials regarding party representations, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/Neeraj) Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.
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