Goa, Sept. 12 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday cautioned that India could witness unrest similar to the recent turmoil in Nepal if electoral malpractices persist.

Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow, Yadav referred to the violent anti-corruption movement in Nepal, which forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other senior leaders. The unrest left over 50 people dead, led to widespread destruction of property, and toppled the government.

"If such vote theft continues, people may take to the streets in India too, just as they did in Nepal," Yadav warned, urging the Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls.

The SP leader accused the ruling BJP of colluding with the poll panel and ech...