The Election Commission of India conducted intensive quasi-judicial proceedings at Nirvachan Sadan on Thursday, hearing arguments from conflicting factions seeking legal control over the official name and registered ‘Jora Ghas Phul’ symbol of the All India Trinamool Congress. Senior constitutional advocates appeared before the full commission bench to submit competing affidavits regarding legislative and organizational majority status.
Counsel representing the incumbent party establishment argued that authenticated party convention resolutions, parliamentary party records, and primary member enrollments conclusively demonstrate unbroken leadership continuity under the registered party constitution. In contrast, the breakaway faction produced signed declarations from district office-bearers alleging procedural violations during internal party elections and demanding temporary freezing of the iconic symbol.
The Election Commission directed both sides to submit final written pleadings, attested member lists, and verified legislature signatures within ten working days. The commission reiterated that its ultimate determination will strictly adhere to the landmark Sadiq Ali precedent, which balances legislative strength with documented organizational delegate majorities to resolve party dispute claims.
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