The Economic Times

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress MLAs offered Rs 5 crore to cross-vote, says DK Shivakumar

Two men from Odisha were caught attempting to bribe Congress MLAs with Rs 5 crore each for Rajya Sabha elections. Local BJP workers allegedly facilitated meetings. MLAs alerted party leaders, leading to the apprehension of two individuals carrying blank cheques. The Congress has lodged a complaint, and police are investigating.