New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Election Commission of failing to prevent irregularities during polls, alleging that police personnel in civilian clothes at polling booths worked to secure votes in favour of the BJP.

Speaking to reporters, SP Chief Yadav said, "This is not the first time that fingers are being pointed at the Election Commission. Samajwadi Party has raised irregularities in the election process many times. Police personnel were present at polling booths in civilian clothes and were working to ensure maximum votes are cast in favour of the BJP."

Yadav claimed that the electoral body failed to prevent irregularities during the recent polls. Yadav specifically pointed to the ...