Cross-voting impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand and Legislative Council polls in Karnataka. While NDA gained in Jharkhand, Congress outmaneuvered BJP in Karnataka. Both parties exhibit double standards regarding cross-voting.
Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.
With Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections on June 18, political parties are housing their MLAs in hotels to prevent defections. The NDA supports an independent candidate, while the INDIA alliance fields its own candidates.
The Congress party has announced its seven candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on June 18. Key nominations include party chief Mallikarjun Kharge from Karnataka, Pawan Khera, and Mansoor Ali Khan.
Biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18. The BJP-led NDA is projected to lose one seat, potentially reducing its tally to 17, while the Congress-led opposition may improve its count to five. The JMM is expected to win two seats, and TVK one.
