The Economic Times

Council Polls: MLAs cross voted for money, says Karnataka Opposition leader Ashoka ahead of meeting with Nabin on Tuesday

BJP leaders suspect cross-voting in Legislative Council polls was driven by monetary gain, with investigations underway to identify the MLAs involved. Opposition leader R Ashoka stated that no one would betray the party without accepting money. Meanwhile, a proposal for a 'truth test' at Dharmasthala has faced internal opposition, with concerns about the secret ballot making identification difficult.