Karnataka BJP turns to Lord Manjunatha to uncover truth in cross-voting row
The Karnataka BJP plans to hold a legislature party meeting at the Dharmasthala temple to address allegations of cross-voting by its MLAs. Legislators may be asked to swear an oath before Lord Manjunatha to prove their loyalty to the party.
Why it matters
The use of religious oaths in political disciplinary processes highlights the intersection of traditional belief systems and modern political governance in India.
Karnataka Bjp: ‘Truth must come out’: Karnataka BJP to ask MLAs to swear before Lord Manjunatha in cross-voting probe | India News - The Times of India
The article reports on the BJP's internal strategy and the controversy surrounding it without endorsing the practice.
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