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

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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.

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

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

  2. 'Usual BJP formula: Cong slams arrest of Nandigram candidate, Mamata questions timing

  3. Mamata moves Supreme Court against EC decision to freeze TMC name, symbol

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