Will always stand by people of Nandigram, says disgruntled TMC legislator Suvendu

Disgruntled TMC legislator Suvendu Adhikari, who recently resigned from the state Cabinet, on Monday asserted that he would always stand by the people of the constituency from where he got elected. Speaking on the sidelines of ‘Raas’ ceremony in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur district, Adhikari, the face of the anti-land acquisition movement that catapulted Mamata Banerjee to power in 2011, said that he makes it a point to visit the area on every possible occasion. The TMC heavyweight, who recently resigned as the minister of transport, irrigation and waterways, said he would continue to work for the welfare of Nandigram and its people. “I visit Nandigram on every occasion. Suvendu Adhikari is with you and will continue to be with you,” he said. His resignation, following his fallout with party leadership, has sparked off speculation that he might join the BJP.