Mohali, Oct. 9 -- Congress leader and Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot on Friday slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) after Opposition MPs were detained during a protest, questioning the Chief Election Commissioner's refusal to meet them.

Speaking on the Opposition MPs' protest against the ECI, Pilot said, "It is quite strange that the entire Opposition-comprising some 200 to 250 Members of Parliament-wishes to meet the Election Commissioner. They want to raise questions regarding issues that have come to light, yet the Chief Election Commissioner refuses to meet them."

"MPs are detained and taken away to police stations in buses, but there is a refusal to engage in dialogue or discussion. I believe the government also plays a ro...