A fierce internal battle within the Trinamool Congress erupted Friday as a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee seized control of the party's Kolkata headquarters, Trinamool Bhawan. The group held a meeting and locked the premises, prompting a strong reaction from Mamata Banerjee's camp. The rebels, claiming majority MLA support, have also approached the Election Commission to stake their claim on the party's symbol and funds, escalating the political drama.

Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC faction will meet the Election Commission to seek control of the party symbol, bank accounts and official recognition. | India News

Trinamool Congress' breakaway faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, meets Election Commission to claim party symbol and funds.

The ten-member delegation, which comprises the newly-formed National Working Committee, reached Delhi on Wednesday to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the other…