Congress Bags Extra Seat In Karnataka Upper House Polls, Cross-Voting Suspected
Congress secured five of the seven seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, outsmarting the BJP-JDS combine. The ruling party's victory was achieved despite the combined strength of the BJP and JDS holding 85 Assembly votes. The Congress's success is attributed to strategic vote management and potential cross-voting from both the BJP and JDS. This outcome has been hailed as a major political victory for the Congress leadership.
21 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
The Karnataka BJP will hold a legislative party meeting at Dharmasthala temple to address cross-voting during the recent Legislative Council elections.
22 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Cross-voting by BJP MLAs during the Legislative Council elections has sparked concerns about internal divisions within the party.
— The Hindu
BJP state president Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition Ashok travel to Delhi to meet national president Nabin regarding cross-voting by some BJP MLAs during the Legislative Council elections.
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