TMC submits response to EC, rejects rebel faction's claim as 'fraudulent'
The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has formally rejected claims by a rebel faction regarding the party's leadership and organizational tenure. The party asserts that its current committee remains valid until 2027, citing constitutional amendments and the rebels' own participation in recent elections.
Why it matters
This internal dispute highlights legal and constitutional challenges within a major regional political party, impacting its organizational stability.
The Mamata Banerjee-led group of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday (July 6, 2026) submitted its response to the Election Commission, rejecting the rival group's claim over the party and asserting that the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) organisational committees remain valid till 2027 under the party constitution.
The article balances the TMC's official response with the context of the rebel faction's claims.
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