Bankura, April 16 -- The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday slammed TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his remarks on the Election Commission, accusing him of "trying to malign constitutional institutions".

Speaking with ANI, Adhikari strongly rejected the allegations, accusing the TMC of "trying to malign constitutional institutions for political gain".

Adhikari also hit back at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's sharp jibe at the BJP over the 'Matrishakti card,' and alleged that TMC is uncomfortable with the BJP's growing support among women voters, defending the party's outreach initiatives.

TMC leader had earlier criticised the ECI, calling it the "real trump card" of the BJP...