New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari directed sharp criticism at recent decisions by the election body, saying that the nation is witnessing a serious blow to its democratic foundation.

Speaking to ANI, Tiwari questioned why the BJP was responding to accusations meant for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

"It reminds me of an old proverb, 'Begani Shaadi Mein Abdulla Diwana' (an unnecessary intermeddler). The reply should have been given by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) or the Election Commission regarding the allegations, but Sambit Patra of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is giving the response. This clearly shows that there is guilt on their part," he said.

He further demanded that t...