BJP's Missing MPs: The Simultaneous Elections Bill Controversy

The BJP is investigating why nearly 20 of its MPs were absent from the Lok Sabha during a crucial vote on the simultaneous elections bill. Despite issuing a whip, many MPs were absent due to personal or work reasons, including attending events. The move has sparked opposition allegations of undermining state power.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching an inquiry to uncover the reasons behind the absence of nearly 20 of its MPs during a crucial vote in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The vote centered around the introduction of a bill concerning simultaneous elections, an issue that has provoked significant political debate.

Party leadership is reportedly irritated by the absence, as a whip was issued urging all members to attend. While some MPs had notified their absence for personal or work-related reasons beforehand, the leadership remains determined to investigate, according to sources within the party.

Among those absent were MPs engaged with a public event by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, two controversial bills proposing a framework for simultaneous elections were introduced after an intense debate, with opposition leaders criticizing the move as a threat to state autonomy.

(With inputs from agencies.)