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

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. The commission is now tasked with determining the rightful claim to the original TMC name and symbol, influenced heavily by recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritise organisational support in addition to electoral backing.

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