Freezing democracy: on the Election Commission of India and West Bengal
The Election Commission of India froze the All India Trinamool Congress's name and symbol on September 17, 2026, amid internal disputes. This decision follows nearly 28 years since the party's formation by Mamata Banerjee. The ECI's actions raise concerns about its impartiality, as critics allege it acts as a tool for the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal.