BTP in Rajasthan to back Cong in RS polls

June 08, 2022 00:19

Representational image

Two MLAs of the Bharatiya Tribal Party have decided to back the Congress in the Rajya Sabha elections, said a statement after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with them at a Udaipur hotel.

The ruling Congress party in the state has shifted its MLAs to the hotel alleging that the BJP wants to poach its MLAs.

The elections to four seats of the Rajya Sabha from the state are scheduled for June 10.

Congress aims to win two seats but needs the support of Independent legislators and those belonging to other parties to win a third seat.

After a meeting with the chief minister, the two legislators of the Bharatiya Tribal Party decided to support the ruling Congress in the Rajya Sabha polls, the official statement said.

Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Biennial Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states.

These states include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. -- PTI

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell

Ronaldo faces Schick in battle of top marksmen from last Euros

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Suryavanshi said the personal mobile phone of one Dinesh Gurav, the data entry operator of Jogeshwari assembly constituency, was found in the hands of an unauthorised person and action is being taken in this regard.

Euro 2024: Late drama as Weghorst secures Dutch win

Weghorst winner gives Dutch late victory over Poland

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

The IAF contingent participated in the exercise from June 4 to 14.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.