Rajya Sabha Election Controversy Sparks Uproar in Haryana Assembly

The Haryana Assembly was in chaos after Congress accused the BJP of undermining democracy during the Rajya Sabha elections. The assembly faced disruptions, adjournments, and a walkout by Congress members. BJP's Bhatia and Congress's Boudh won seats amid allegations of cross-voting and invalid votes, fueling further controversy.

Chaos erupted in the Haryana Assembly as Congress accused the ruling BJP of undermining democracy during recent Rajya Sabha elections. The session was marred by disruptions and adjournments, culminating in the naming and walkout of eight Congress MLAs by the Assembly Speaker.

The controversy centered on the election of BJP's Sanjay Bhatia and Congress's Karamvir Singh Boudh to the Rajya Sabha. Allegations flew on both sides of vote secrecy violations, further complicated by a narrow win for Boudh attributed to cross-voting by five Congress MLAs.

Senior Congress member Raghuvir Singh Kadian passionately questioned BJP's motives, alleging 'vote chori' by introducing an Independent candidate despite Congress's numerical strength. The BJP defended its stance, asserting the openness of the election process while Congress demanded a clarification from the government in the House.

(With inputs from agencies.)