India, Aug. 11 -- Days after poll strategist Prashant Kishor allegedly advised the removal of Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare, a complaint has been filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) challenging Tatkare's reappointment to the post on the grounds that it was illegal.

The complainant is Bhausaheb Gore, an NCP office-bearer from Jalna. "His election was illegal as it violated the provisions of the party's constitution, which is not acceptable to party workers who are loyal to Ajit Pawar," Gore told a Marathi news channel.

"The election programme was not announced and no dates were declared for filing or withdrawing nominations. Nor was a returning officer appointed. Without following any of these prescribed procedure...