While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is in opposition in West Bengal welcomed the Governor's visit, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) criticized the Governor's move.
"On the last day, more than 40000 worked from the TMC filed for nomination. And there are 341 blocks in West Bengal. In four hours, more than 40000 people nominated themselves for just 341 blocks. Not just the TMC, but left, Congress, BJP, workers from every party went for nomination. It tak