Read Team Tharoor's Letter To Congress Poll Body Alleging Irregularities

In a letter to Madhusudan Mistry, Congress' central election authority chairman, Shashi Tharoor's team alleged that there were several "issues".

Shashi Tharoor today alleged "irregularities" as votes were being counted two days after the Congress held a milestone election, the first in over 20 years, and one in which no Gandhi was in the race. Mr Tharoor's rival in the contest is veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge, seen to be "Gandhi-approved".

In a letter to Madhusudan Mistry, Congress' central election authority chairman, Mr Tharoor's team alleged that there were several "issues". Here's the full text of the letter: