'M-Factor Magic' in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to meet governor today

In a major development, the Trinamool Congress on Sunday approached state Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab demanding recounting of votes in Nandigram after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost from there against her one-time aide and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhkari in the ‘battle of prestige in East Midnapore district.

Mamata Banerjee will meet governor today.

The Nandigram incident sparked a controversy when after several twist-and-turns, Banerjee's one-time aide Adhikari reportedly defeated her by a narrow margin. The Trinamool, however, did not accept the verdict, claiming that the counting is still on.