A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand
Recent legislative elections in India saw significant cross-voting in both Jharkhand and Karnataka, impacting the seat tallies for the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc. While the NDA gained an extra Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand, the Congress successfully outmaneuvered the BJP in Karnataka's state council elections.
Why it matters
Cross-voting incidents highlight the volatility of internal party discipline and the ongoing power struggle between India's two major political coalitions.
A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand | India News - The Times of India
The article covers political maneuvers from both sides, though it uses descriptive language regarding 'outmaneuvering' and 'turning the tables'.
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