Friday, March 24 2006 17:04 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: The Election Commission has not received any reference from President A P J Abdul Kalam against Navin Chawla, who is under attack from BJP for his alleged links with Congress party.

"I have not received any communication from the President", Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon said.

Chawla, who was also present at the press conference, however, refused to comment.

Over 200 MPs belonging to opposition NDA had petitioned the President seeking his immediate removal as an EC.

Chawla, who was appointed as Election Commissioner last year, is accused of having received funding for his family trusts from Congress politicians.