West Bengal by-elections to test Trinamool rival groups’ claim over party symbol
Two West Bengal assembly seats, Nandigram and Rejinagar, will hold by‑elections on Oct. 6. The contests are seen as a barometer for factions within the Trinamool Congress that dispute control of the party’s election symbol. Observers say the outcomes could indicate which group will dominate the party’s branding ahead of upcoming state and national polls in the near future.