New Delhi, March 10 -- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday launched a sharp criticism of the Election Commission of India and the Central government alleging that the Election Commission is in the hands of the government for a very long time.

Sharpening his attacks, Sibal said that if this system continues, then it is not democracy but a "sham".

"Election Commission is in the hands of the government for a very long time... If democracy continues like this and the Election Commission keeps lobbying for the government, then the results that will definitely come are in front of you... If this system continues, then it is not democracy but a sham... We have been suspicious for many years... What happens on the ground is known to everyone, ...