Thursday, March 23 2006 20:11 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Guwahati: Election Commissioner Naveen Chawla today (Mar 23 2006) rejected the idea of disassociating himself from major decisions of the Commission in view of the BJP's allegations on his integrity.

"The very fact that I am here to review the Assam election situation in a full team including the Chief Election Commissioner proves that I am a part of it," Chawla said in reply to a query whether he was contemplating to disassociate himself from taking major decisions in view of the allegations.

The Election Commissioner avoided a direct reply on whether he would resign saying he had stated his views long back.

Chawla has been at the centre of a controversy after the BJP questioned his integrity because of alleged connection with the Congress.