ECI gives rival Trinamool factions new names, symbols | Above the Fold | Sept 18, 2026

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Rival Trinamool factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritrabatra Banerjee are allotted new names and symbols by the ECI ahead of upcoming bypolls. Meanwhile, MP Mahua Moitra alleges religious discrimination against Muslim civil servants in West Bengal. In Odisha, a Comptroller and Auditor General audit uncovers a massive welfare scam involving fake death certificates and stolen compensation. On the diplomatic front, India and Bangladesh resume talks for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit. The Supreme Court urges the Centre to defer the Class 6 three-language policy, and today's editorial examines the new MDR fees on UPI transactions. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #westbengal #trinamoolcongress #upi 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Rival Trinamool factions get new names, symbols for October 6 bypolls 06:02 TMC’s Mahua Moitra alleges discrimination against Muslim bureaucrats in WB 06:53 Odisha welfare

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