Hazaribagh, April 10 -- Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission over its "ultimatum to Trinamool Congress" remarks, alleging that the statement reflected the stance of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He further targeted Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of behaving like a ruling party representative.

Speaking to the media, Sinha further added that one naturally expects the poll body to conduct impartial elections under its aegis.

"This statement was made by the BJP, as Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, has effectively become a member of the BJP and is conducting himself like a party functionary. One naturally expects the Election Commission to conduct...