New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was functioning like a "puppet" of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and said the opposition had "solid evidence" to support its claims.

Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP further criticised the Election Commission for "not maintaining neutrality" in its public responses.

"The Election Commission is working as a puppet of the BJP. There is solid evidence for the allegations made by the opposition. Instead of responding, the Election Commission is speaking in political language, which is not a good thing for an independent institution and the public. The Election Commission should understand that governments come and go, ...