Patna, Oct. 23 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC candidate for the Patna Teachers' constituency Sanjeev Kumar Singh on Friday accused the government of attempting to influence the election by sending police to his residence, alleging that the police wanted to conduct a search without a warrant.

He said there were no allegations or pending criminal cases against him and described the police action as an attempt to intimidate a candidate during the election.

Polling is underway for biennial Legislative Council elections in Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh following the completion of the terms of sitting members in the respective constituencies.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "I am deeply distressed. This is a shameful incide...