The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday, 17 March, appealed to the Election Commission in a bid to cancel Suvendu Adhikari's nomination from Nandigram, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader had provided incorrect details of his residence.
In a letter signed by senior member Derek O’Brien, the party noted that Adhikari “has not resided in Nandanayakbar village of Nandigram over the past six months let alone being a permanent resident,” adding that only an “ordinary resident” can be registered as a voter of any constituency.