We saved Trinamool symbol from disgrace, say leaders of Ritabrata-led faction

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) approved new symbols and names for both factions of the Trinamool Congress, the leaders of the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction said they have saved the party’s iconic “Grass and Twin Flower” symbol from disgrace.

“This is a temporary decision for the by-poll. Grass and twin flower symbol will remain with us. We have saved this symbol from disgrace. We have accepted what ECI directed us. We have faith in the agency,” said the chief whip of party Akhtaruzzaman.

On Thursday (September 17, 2026), the ECI froze the symbol and the name of the party —All India Trinamool Congress— for use by any of the factions for the upcoming byelections in Nandigram and Rejinagar. Later on Friday (September 18, 2026), both the factions submitted their choices of names and symbols to be used in the election.