Kolkata, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI), expressing concern over the possible theft or seizure of crucial documents required to establish the party’s claim to the original name, All India Trinamool Congress, and its electoral symbol, ‘Flowers & Grass’.
In his letter, sent through his counsel, Abhishek addressed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. Copies were also forwarded to Mamata Banerjee, Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand and Chief Electoral Officer Neelam Meena.
The letter alleged that a group of miscreants attacked the Diamond Harbour MP’s residence in Kalighat, south Kolkata, during the intervening night of November 6 and 7. His counsel claimed the incident was part of a planned attempt to seize affidavits and other documents prepared by Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) for submission to the Commission.
The letter further alleged that unidentified persons using a police vehicle had conducted surveillance around the premises and taken photographs shortly before the reported attack. Similar surveillance was allegedly noticed on November 10 and 11.
Abhishek’s counsel also claimed that West Bengal government officials arrived at the MP’s residence on Thursday morning and dismantled a security gate erected by police outside the house. The letter said the incident, in the context of the alleged earlier attack and surveillance, raised concerns about the MP’s safety and the security of documents related to the pending proceedings before the ECI.
The issue follows allegations made last month by Ritabrata Banerjee, leader of the Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC) and Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. He had accused MAITC of attempting to seize affidavits intended for submission to the ECI to establish its claim over the original party name and electoral symbol.
Abhishek’s communication has brought renewed attention to the dispute over the party’s name and symbol.
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