Republican Party of India (Athawale) President and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today criticized Congress and RJD for their stand of protest against the special Intensive Revision( SIR) of voters list in Bihar. Mr. Athawale said the Election Commission of India is an independent body and purification of electoral rolls comes into its purview. Talking to media persons in Patna Mr. Athawale said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is targeting the poll panel. He said it is not a good practice.