A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand | TheBriefWire
A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand
Published 19 June 2026 ยท politics
Cross-voting significantly impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhandand Legislative Council elections in Karnataka, with both the INDIA bloc and NDA facing losses. While parties lauded
Cross-voting significantly impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhandand Legislative Council elections in Karnataka, with both the INDIA bloc and NDA facing losses. While parties lauded rival cross-voters as exercising conscience, they condemned their own MLAs for betraying the party. This highlights a persistent double standard, where power dynamics, not ideology, drive these electoral outcomes despite past reforms aimed at curbing corruption.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 10:24 PM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 11:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Cross-voting significantly impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhandand Legislative Council elections in Karnataka, with both the INDIA bloc and NDA facing losses.
While parties lauded rival cross-voters as exercising conscience, they condemned their own MLAs for betraying the party.
This highlights a persistent double standard, where power dynamics, not ideology, drive these electoral outcomes despite past reforms aimed at curbing corruption.