BJP MLC Ravi’s fact-finding report on cross-voting points to ‘precautions not taken’

A three-member committee led by C.T. Ravi, MLC, submitted a fact-finding report on cross-voting from the BJP in the recent Council polls to B.Y. Vijayendra, State chief. The report indicates precautions that should have been taken during the polls and suggests 12 cross-votes from the NDA, with the number disputed by both the BJP and JD(S). The committee did not reveal specific names of the individuals involved but stated they considered circumstantial evidence and spoke to candidates, party leaders, and the Chief Whip. The report's findings have prompted speculation about potential changes in the State leadership of the party.