New Delhi, May 2 -- Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Saturday alleged widespread irregularities during elections in West Bengal and Assam, calling the election developments a "blot on democracy."

Speaking to ANI on the conduct of polls, the Congress leader claimed that alleged irregularities were not limited to isolated incidents but were reported from multiple locations.

"Irregularities have not happened just at 2-4 places but throughout Bengal. The kind of elections that have taken place in Bengal and Assam is a blot on democracy," he said.

Reacting to protests reported from Falta, Alvi questioned the role of authorities responsible for ensuring smooth polling.

"If the TMC people are doing this kind of work, then what are the Election...