A political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following Friday’s Rajya Sabha elections, amid suspicions of cross-voting and ballot irregularities that have cast doubt on the results.
Opposition leaders question the BJP’s surprising victory and the role of independent MLAs.
A “fixed match” between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
is how People’s Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone described the election outcome. Other parties are also speculating about which four MLAs allegedly supported the BJP’s victory.
Author's summary: Controversy in Jammu and Kashmir over Rajya Sabha elections.