Three seats in two Congress-ruled states and one in Uttar Pradesh will be having a tough fight during Tuesday’s (today’s) Rajya Sabha polls,
Few sources have indicated that a cross-voting by opposition MLAs and party members is to be expected though the Congress and the Samajwadi Party are keeping strict watch on this possible outcome.
Cross-voting expected
In the southern state of Karnataka, the ruling Congress places a few of its MLAs and party members to a “safe house” to prevent any influences. This is a frequently re-occurring situation in the tense politics of the state,
The Samajwadi Party, the main Opposition in Uttar Pradesh , is saying all is well, even though sources say at least 10 of the party’s MLAs are ready to cross-vote, going against the party sentiments. The Samajwadi party remains hopeful that their party members will not cross vote in the rajya sabha
Who were chosen for the Rajya Sabha seats?
The Samajwadi Party has somewhat secured a party member, MP Jaya Bachchan, retired IAS officer Alok Ranjan and Dalit leader Ramji Lal Suman.
The inclusion of Dalits bring up the chances for the party to gain the seats in the upper house.
This has alienated a few members of the party who have not previously not agreed with the verdict that was agreed and given upon
The Congress, Samajwadi Party are keeping a close watch on their party members to make sure they align with the ideals of the part.
They keep hopes that they will not cross vote in the upper house The parties are very concerned over this to the point the Karnataka Congress is now isolating the party member into a safe house in the state, with the reason being to keep them from any other unwelcome influences.
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