Rahul Gandhi extends Congress support to Mamata Banerjee over EC symbol freeze

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached out to West Bengal's former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the Election Commission's order to freeze the Trinamool Congress symbol. Gandhi conveyed that the Congress party was prepared to extend any necessary assistance to Banerjee during the period.

The EC's move to temporarily freeze the Trinamool symbol has prompted opposition unity, with Gandhi's call signalling Congress support for the regional party in its dispute with the poll body.