Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission not to extend deadlines for a rival faction. The rebel group, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress. The Election Commission had granted an extension to the rebel faction for submitting its response. Mamata Banerjee's group submitted its reply within the initial deadline set by the commission. The Trinamool Congress maintained its organizational committees remain valid until 2027.

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction has unveiled parallel state and district committees. Longtime loyalists, including Anubrata Mondal, have joined the rebel group,…

Ritabrata Banerjee's faction claims a court order validates their leadership of the TMC. This legal victory asserts their legitimacy to represent the party and use its symbol. The…