Following the death of a BJP worker in Nandigram, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury requested on Thursday that the Election Commission take stern action. The attack, which took place on Wednesday, allegedly involved miscreants targeting a few homes. According to local BJP workers, the attack was carried out by TMC members.

Chowdhury questioned the effectiveness of the Election Commission and central security forces, asking, "If bloodshed occurs in their presence, what will happen in their absence? Since the TMC took power, the law and order situation in Bengal has deteriorated.