JD(S) likely to raise the issue of cross-voting with BJP central leaders
Sharath S. Srivatsa, after a significant loss in the Legislative Council elections, H.D. Kumaraswamy, leader of the Janata Dal (Secular), has reported to the BJP about cross-voting within their alliance. The JD(S) believes four of its own legislators and four votes allocated from the BJP went to the Congress, despite initial promises by the BJP to transfer six votes to the JD(S). Despite the election outcome, the alliance is expected to remain strong.
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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