Mamata gets 'footballer', but can she win TMC 'khela'? Maharashtra shows a 'red card'

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Mamata gets 'footballer', but can she win TMC 'khela'? Maharashtra shows a 'red card'WorldPing
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What happened

The Election Commission has designated new names and symbols for both Mamata Banerjee's faction and its competitor.

This decision mirrors previous disputes seen in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena and NCP.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:31:19 UTC.

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  1. Nandigram bypoll: TMC candidate withdraws after Suvendu meet, Mamata backs Cong

  2. Mamata gets 'footballer', but can she win TMC 'khela'? Maharashtra shows a 'red card'

  3. 'Dirty game': Cong claims its Nandigram candidate arrested after Mamata extended support

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