New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Supreme Court on Monday extended the time for both factions to file affidavits before the Election Commission in connection with their claims over the Trinamool Congress (TMC) name and the "grass-and-flowers" election symbol.

The Supreme Court granted the Rituraj Banerjee faction 10 days to file its response.

The Mamata Banerjee faction of the TMC was also granted 10 days to respond to the affidavit filed by the Rituraj Banerjee faction.

Monday was the last date for filing responses before the Election Commission.

The rebel faction, led by Rituraj Banerjee, had sought a two-week extension from the Supreme Court to file its response before the Election Commission. The Mamata Banerjee faction opposed the reques...