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News India Live, Digital Desk: The genie of ‘cross voting’ that took place during the Rajya Sabha elections has once again come out in the politics of Odisha. Congress has now launched a decisive battle against its three MLAs who had voted beyond the party line. The party had already suspended these MLAs, but has now filed a petition before the Speaker under the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ to cancel their assembly membership. This tough stance of Congress has created a stir in the political circles of the state.
MLA Rajen Ekka said, ‘Evidence is ready, will go to court’
Giving detailed information on this entire matter, Congress MLA Rajen Ekka said that the party has decided not to tolerate indiscipline and anti-party activities. He said, “We have filed a petition with the Speaker of the Assembly against our three MLAs. Strong evidence has been presented against two MLAs and evidence against the third will also be submitted soon.” Ekka also made it clear that if he is not satisfied with the Speaker’s decision, he will not shy away from approaching the court for justice.
These 3 faces were punished, Sharad Yadav case was cited
Among the MLAs against whom Congress has opened a front, is Sanakhemundi. Ramesh Chandra JenaMohana’s Dashrathi Gomango And woman MLA from Barabati-Cuttack sofia firdous Are included. The party has demanded from the Speaker that on the same lines as Sharad Yadav’s membership in Rajya Sabha was cancelled, the seats of these MLAs should also be cancelled. According to Rajen Ekka, the party will soon speed up the process to demand disqualification against Ramesh Jena also.
Cross voting spoiled the mathematics, BJP supported candidate won
Congress has a total of 14 MLAs in the Odisha Assembly. Congress had decided to support BJD candidate Datteshwar Hota for the fourth seat of Rajya Sabha. However, during voting, some Congress and BJD MLAs switched sides. BJP supported independent candidates directly benefit from this ‘cross voting’ Dilip Ray Got it and won. The reversal not only shocked the opposition but also gave the BJP a lead in two reserved seats and an additional seat.
What is the further strategy?
The Congress leadership now does not want to let this matter cool down at all. The party believes that if action is not taken against these rebel MLAs, then a wrong message will be sent among the cadre in the times to come. At present, all eyes are on the decision of the Assembly Speaker. If the membership of these three MLAs is cancelled, then there may be a need for by-elections on three seats in Odisha, which will prove to be a new litmus test for the ruling and opposition parties of the state.