Bengaluru, March 16 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday alleged that the Election Commission of India appears to be "seeking advice" from the BJP while structuring elections in poll-bound states.
Speaking to reporters, Kharge said the Congress would abide by whatever decision the poll body takes but questioned the manner in which elections are being scheduled. "Whatever the Election Commission decides, we will follow. But it looks like the Election Commission is seeking advice from the BJP," he told reporters.
The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with polling in Assam, Kerala and the union Territory of Puducherry to be held in a single phase on April 9, while voting ...