Rival Trinamool factions get new names, symbols for October 6 bypolls
The Election Commission of India assigned new names and symbols to rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress ahead of the October 6 bypolls. The Mamata Banerjee faction will be called 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress' and will use a 'football player' symbol. This decision sets the stage for a competitive electoral battle in West Bengal.