Patna, Feb. 18 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her reported remarks on the Election Commission, questioning how she assumed office after winning elections three times.

Responding to Banerjee's statement regarding the Election Commission, Rijiju said, "First, ask her how she became Chief Minister after winning elections three times?"

The Union Minister's remarks come amid a political exchange between leaders over comments about the Election Commission's functioning.

Earlier on Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the Election Commission, alleging that it was interfering in state matters and threatening officials and said that any attempt to "...