Congress Considers Relocating MLAs Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections in Madhya Pradesh
Rajya Sabha polls: Fearing poaching, Congress may shift MLAs out of Madhya Pradesh as BJP fields 3rd candidate
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The Congress party is contemplating moving its MLAs out of Madhya Pradesh to prevent poaching ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections on June 18, following the BJP's unexpected nomination of a third candidate. This strategy aims to maintain party unity amid fears of cross-voting.
- 01The Congress party may relocate its MLAs to Karnataka to prevent poaching ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections.
- 02The BJP has fielded a surprise third candidate, Mahesh Kewat, for the elections, complicating the race.
- 03The effective strength of the Madhya Pradesh assembly is 229, requiring 58 votes for a Rajya Sabha seat.
- 04Congress has nominated Meenakshi Natarajan and remains confident of securing enough support despite the BJP's new candidate.
- 05The Congress Legislature Party consulted about the relocation proposal during a late-night meeting, with a decision expected soon.
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In preparation for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on June 18, the Congress party is considering relocating its MLAs from Madhya Pradesh to a party-ruled state, likely Karnataka. This decision follows the BJP's unexpected nomination of a third candidate, Mahesh Kewat, which has raised concerns about potential cross-voting among Congress legislators. The Madhya Pradesh assembly, with an effective strength of 229, requires 58 first-preference votes to secure a Rajya Sabha seat. The BJP, holding 164 MLAs, is expected to win two seats easily but is now vying for a third with Kewat's entry into the race. Congress has nominated former MP Meenakshi Natarajan and believes it can retain sufficient support for her election. A late-night meeting of the Congress Legislature Party was held to discuss the relocation proposal, with around 60 MLAs participating. A final decision on the relocation is expected soon, reflecting the party's cautious approach following past political crises in the state.
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The potential relocation of Congress MLAs could significantly affect the party's strategy in the Rajya Sabha elections, impacting voter alignment and party unity.
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