Cross-voting unfortunate, high command will take strict action, says Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed concern over cross-voting in the Legislative Council election, stating that the BJP high command is taking the issue seriously. He emphasized that those involved would face consequences and a committee has been formed to investigate. B.Y. Vijayendra, the BJP State president, and R. Ashok, the Opposition Leader, will travel to New Delhi to discuss the matter with the high command. Mr. Joshi also addressed speculation about potential leadership changes within the party, stating that he is not in the running for the state president position. He further criticized Priyank Kharge, the Home Minister, for his letter regarding the RSS's legal status, calling it irrelevant and meaningless.
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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