Contentious Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP and Congress Declare Victories Amid Allegations

In a heated Rajya Sabha election outcome, both BJP and Congress claimed victories for their respective candidates, Sanjay Bhatia and Karamvir Singh Boudh. Allegations of vote secrecy violations delayed the vote count. Complaints were filed by both parties, underscoring the intense political rivalry in Haryana.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 17-03-2026 02:04 IST | Created: 17-03-2026 02:04 IST
Contentious Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP and Congress Declare Victories Amid Allegations
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In a fiercely contested Rajya Sabha election, both the BJP and Congress have claimed success, declaring wins for their respective candidates, Sanjay Bhatia and Karamvir Singh Boudh. As a result, the political atmosphere in Haryana has been charged with renewed vigor following the announcement.

Allegations of vote secrecy infringements by two Congress MLAs led to a significant delay in the vote count, slated to begin at 5 pm after the conclusion of voting at 4 pm. The dispute saw both parties filing complaints with the Election Commission, each accusing the other of misconduct.

Despite the BJP's complaints, Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, remained confident in their victory. The election proceedings underscore an intense political rivalry, reflecting broader national tensions between the two major parties.

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