New Delhi, March 16 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Member of Parliament, Manoj Kumar Jha, on Monday questioned the timing of the Election Commission of India announcing poll dates for five states and Union Territories, saying the move raises doubts about the poll body's impartiality.

Speaking to ANI, Manoj Jha said he was neither surprised nor shocked by the development but felt that the Election Commission could have waited before making the announcement. He was referring to the broader administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors recently announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

"I am neither surprised nor shocked. The Election Commission should have waited a bit. When you do this, doubts arise," he said.

The RJD leader...