The Congress occasion confronted a big setback within the Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, the place cross-voting tilted the steadiness in favour of the BJP. The elections, held throughout three states, witnessed intense cross-voting dynamics with the Congress securing three seats in Karnataka whereas the saffron occasion clinched an additional seat in Uttar Pradesh.
Cross-Voting Alters End result in Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan emerged victorious over Congress’s Abhishek Manu Singhvi after a tie, necessitating a draw of heaps. The result underscored cross-voting, with six Congress MLAs and three Independents reportedly siding with the BJP. Presently, the Congress holds 40 MLAs, the BJP 25, with three independents within the 68-member Himachal Pradesh meeting.
Reacting to the outcomes, Singhvi criticised the BJP’s techniques, stating, “The BJP’s transfer to discipline a candidate towards a celebration which has 40 members in comparison with its 25 was a transparent message that the saffron occasion desires to win by hook or criminal and extra by criminal.” ALSO READ | Rajya Sabha Ballot: Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s ‘Besharmi’ Jibe At BJP After Shock Defeat In Himachal — WATCH
BJP Wins Complete 8 Seats, SP Secured 2
Uttar Pradesh witnessed excessive drama, with issues over cross-voting prompting the resignation of SP chief whip Manoj Pandey throughout polling. Notably, eight SP MLAs abstained from a vital assembly known as by occasion chief Yadav on Monday. BJP’s Sanjay Seth, an industrialist, secured victory over SP candidate Alok Ranjan. Moreover, seven BJP candidates emerged victorious, together with former Union minister RPN Singh and occasion spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. SP’s Jaya Bachchan secured one other time period, alongside Dalit chief Ramji Lal Suman. ALSO READ | Rajya Sabha Polls: In Massive Win For BJP, Occasion Baggage 8 Seats In Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh’s SP Will get 2 Seats
Expressing discontent, SP president Akhilesh Yadav warned of strict motion towards MLAs concerned in cross-voting. Earlier within the day, he remarked, “Those that needed to revenue from the state of affairs will go. Those that got assurances (by the BJP) will go”, as quoted by PTI.
Reacting to accusations, BJP chief Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya dismissed Yadav’s claims and asserted, “The BJP can undertake all methods to win elections.”
Congress Wins 3 Out Of 4 Seats In Karnataka
In Karnataka, amidst cross-voting, Congress secured three out of 4 seats, with BJP candidate Narayansa Ok Bhandage clinching the remaining seat. The Congress winners embody Ajay Maken, Syed Naseer Hussain, G C Chandrasekhar
BJP MLA S T Somashekar’s vote for a Congress candidate and one other legislator’s abstention stirred a row, as per PTI. Somashekar defended his motion, stating, “I listened to the voice of my conscience.” ALSO READ | Karnataka Rajya Sabha Polls Outcome: Ruling Congress Baggage 3 Seats, BJP Wins 1 Amid Cross-Voting Complaints
On February 20, the BJP secured a big victory by successful 20 seats unopposed within the Rajya Sabha elections. The Congress adopted with 6 seats, whereas different events equivalent to Trinamool Congress, YSR Congress, RJD, BJD, NCP, Shiv Sena, BRS, and JD(U) every secured one seat.