KANNUR: Nomination papers of K M Shaji, the UDF candidate from the Azhikode constituency was accepted by the presiding officer. The presiding officer has accepted Shaji’s papers rejecting the complaint filed by LDF. The left front submitted the complaint on behalf of K V Sumesh, who pointed out the high court verdict which disqualified Shaji for six years.

His nomination papers were only accepted after elaborate scrutiny and after the presiding officer was convinced of the fact that Shaji is not disqualified under the representation of people’s act, 1951. The Supreme Court has also stayed the high court verdict that disqualified Shaji. The Muslim League legislator was disqualified by the high court on the grounds of using communal feelings to garner votes.