The Economic Times

Calcutta High Court rejects PIL seeking cancellation of Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from Bhabanipur

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to cancel the candidature of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Adhikari is contesting from the Bhabanipur constituency against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The court found no constitutional provision to cancel his nomination. Adhikari's lawyer stated the petition had political motives.