New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Congress candidate from Rithala assembly constituency, Sushant Mishra has alleged that he was assaulted by Election Commission officials, and tried to stop him from taking out a foot march.

Mishra said he has complained about the incident to the Election Commission.

"We (Congress) were taking out a padyatra with permission. Suddenly Election Commission officials came there who did not introduce themselves at that time. Hiding their identity, they tried to stop our march," the Congress candidate told ANI.

"This is a very sad incident...We have complained about the matter and the complaint has also been given to the Election Commission," he added.

Congress' General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Rames...