Haryana Congress' Cross-Voting Controversy: What's Next?

The Haryana Congress' Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) convened on Friday to address the alleged cross-voting by five party MLAs during the Rajya Sabha elections held last month. The committee will compile a report to inform the party high command of its findings, potentially influencing the future actions of the accused legislators.

Under the leadership of Dharampal Malik, the DAC met at the party office to discuss the issue of legislators alleged to have voted in favor of BJP-backed Independent candidate Satish Nandal, deviating from the party line. This move reportedly challenged Congress' stable position for securing a win in the upper house.

Out of the five MLAs served with a showcause notice for anti-party activities, only three responded, denying the allegations and requesting personal hearings. Amidst growing tensions, party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda called for the resignation of the accused legislators, asserting a breach of trust with the electorate.