10 key points on cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections across 3 states
There are 10 key points to consider regarding cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections across three states
The voting process for the 15 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh was characterized by rumors of notable cross-voting and changes in lawmakers’ loyalties
The drama in Uttar Pradesh was further heightened when BSP MLA Anil Singh, who had previously pledged support to the SP-BSP alliance, suddenly switched sides and voted for the BJP. This move was seen as a major blow to the opposition’s chances of securing a victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.
In Karnataka, the ruling BJP managed to secure all four seats up for grabs, despite facing stiff competition from the Congress and JD(S). The Congress accused the BJP of using money power to influence the outcome of the elections, while the BJP claimed that their victory was a result of the hard work and dedication of their party members.
In Himachal Pradesh, the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress engaged in a fierce battle for the lone Rajya Sabha seat. The Congress accused the BJP of resorting to unfair means to secure the seat, while the BJP maintained that their victory was a result of the people’s trust in their leadership.
Overall, the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh were marred by controversy and allegations of foul play. The results of these elections are likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape of these states in the coming months.
Manoj Pandey, who resigned as the chief whip of the Samajwadi Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, was one of the five SP MLAs who held a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as the polling for the Rajya Sabha elections commenced on Tuesday.
In a setback for Akhilesh Yadav’s party, at least seven Samajwadi Party MLAs, including Rakesh Pandey, Abhay Singh, Rakesh Pratap Singh, Manoj Pandey, Vinod Chaturvedi, Puja Pal, and Ashutosh Maurya, reportedly cross-voted in favor of the NDA.
Karnataka, where four Upper House seats are at stake, witnessed cross-voting by two MLAs. According to sources, BJP’s ST Somashekar and Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP) legislator G Janardhana Reddy cast their votes in favor of the Congress candidate.
