Two expelled MLAs support Congress
Two expelled BJP MLAs in India have publicly supported the Congress party, citing a desire to secure development funds for their constituencies. The legislators claimed they voted according to their conscience after being approached by the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
This shift highlights the fluid nature of political alliances and the influence of development funding on legislative voting behavior in India.
Two BJP MLAs expelled from the party, S.T. Somashekar (Yeshwanthpur) and Shivaram Hebbar (Yellapur), appeared to have voted in favour of the Congress.
The article reports on political maneuvering by quoting both sides and describing the events neutrally.
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