The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold separate sessions with the two competing factions of the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata. During the proceedings, the EC will ask the rebel faction to submit additional documents that were previously requested. The documents are intended to clarify internal organizational issues and to confirm that both groups are following the rules set out in the Representation of the People Act. The hearings aim to resolve disputes over leadership and to ensure the party’s compliance with electoral norms.
The EC’s request comes after earlier requests for documentation from the rebel faction were not fully met. By obtaining these papers, the commission hopes to prevent any potential electoral malpractice and to maintain the integrity of the political process in West Bengal. The TMC’s mainstream wing has indicated its willingness to cooperate, while the rebel group has yet to provide the full paperwork.
Both factions are expected to appear before the commission in the coming weeks. The EC’s decision to bring them together for hearings reflects the importance of transparent governance and adherence to legal requirements in the state’s political landscape.
