ECI schedules September 17 hearing with rebel TMC delegation over party representation

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled a hearing with a five-member delegation led by Ritabrata Banerjee on September 17 in connection with representations received by the poll panel concerning the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC).In a letter dated September 16, the Commission said the hearing will be held at 3 pm at Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.ECI wrote the letter with the subject, "Representations received in the Commission with respect to All India Trinamool Congress, a recognised political party in the States of West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura – Reg."The communication referred to the ECI's earlier letter dated September 12 and asked Banerjee to provide the names of the five delegation members along with their vehicle details to election@eci.gov.in for necessary arrangements.The hearing comes amid the ongoing dispute between rival TMC factions over the party's organisational control, name and election symbol.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.