Cross voting helps BJP-backed Independent candidate in Jharkhand win Rajya Sabha polls (opens original article in a new tab)

BJP-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani won a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand after cross voting by RJD and CPI (ML) Liberation legislators, with Nathwani securing 28 votes against 20 for Congress's Pranav Jha and 30 for JMM's Baidyanath Ram.

• BJP-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani won a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand after RJD and CPI (ML) Liberation legislators cross voted
• RJD cross voting was in response to Congress's actions during the Bihar Rajya Sabha election
• Nathwani secured 28 votes, Pranav Jha got 20 votes, and Baidyanath Ram received 30 votes in the election
• The RJD's decision to cross vote was influenced by their relationship with Left parties and dissatisfaction with the Congress