Bhopal, June 9 -- Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, whose nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh were rejected on Tuesday, lashed out at the BJP and accused it of "attempting to manipulate the Rajya Sabha election".

Addressing a press conference, she also accused the BJP of having "subverted elections in Madhya Pradesh" earlier.

She said the BJP fielded a third candidate despite lacking the requisite numerical strength.

"It all began when the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fielded a third candidate despite lacking the requisite numerical strength. It became evident that they were engaging in politics designed to trample upon the Constitution and democracy...They are clearly attempting to manipulate the Rajya Sabh...