BJP State leaders summoned to Delhi over cross-voting (opens original article in a new tab)

BJP leaders in Karnataka are under investigation for cross-voting during recent Legislative Council elections, with the party planning to take action against those involved. The party has formed a fact-finding committee to identify cross voters, and there are indications of internal factionalism affecting the election outcomes.

• BJP national president summoned state leaders to Delhi over cross-voting in Karnataka Legislative Council elections
• Party formed fact-finding committee to identify cross voters, with estimates of 3-5 BJP MLAs cross-voting
• BJP accused Congress of trying to create divisions and vowed to take action against cross-voters
• Factionalism within BJP may have influenced the election outcomes