Cross-voting controversy in Legislative Assembly
The issue of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections was raised in the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of stealing four votes in the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
Yesterday, you stole four votes. If I start speaking, no one will remain seated here. Let us allow a secret to remain a secret.
His remarks sparked a heated exchange between the two sides, with NC legislators calling BJP members “vote chor” (vote stealers).
Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone accused both NC and BJP of collusion, alleging
It was match-fixing.
Author's summary: Cross-voting sparks controversy in Assembly.