New Delhi, March 19 -- Arvind Kejriwal, convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of India, alleging misuse of institutions to influence elections.

In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "The BJP has turned the Election Commission into its weapon to win elections through deceit. What is happening today in West Bengal is exactly what happened in the Delhi elections as well. Names were struck off the voter list, the police administration gave free rein to the BJP's thuggery, and the entire administration was engaged in ensuring the BJP's victory. The very fabric of democracy was torn apart."

He further expressed support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Baner...