Key Takeaways
- J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleges manipulation in Rajya Sabha polls, questioning BJP’s four extra votes.
- NC claims all its MLAs remained loyal, with no cross-voting from their side.
- PC chief Sajad Lone calls it a “fixed match” between NC and BJP, citing voting patterns.
- Both leaders demand scrutiny of cross-voting and rejected ballots.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajya Sabha election results have sparked major controversy, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleging possible manipulation after the BJP secured four unexpected votes. Abdullah firmly stated that none of his National Conference MLAs cross-voted, raising serious questions about the source of these additional votes.
Omar Abdullah’s Allegations
In a detailed social media post, the Chief Minister revealed that NC’s election agent verified every polling slip and confirmed all party votes remained intact. “There was no cross-voting from any of our MLAs, so the question arises – where did the four extra votes of the BJP come from?” Abdullah questioned.
He further challenged MLAs who might have deliberately invalidated their votes: “Who were the MLAs who deliberately invalidated their votes by marking a wrong preference number? Do they have the courage to admit to helping the BJP after promising us their support? What pressure or inducement made them take this step?”
The CM directly called out those who “secretly aided the BJP” to come forward and accept responsibility.
Sajad Lone’s “Fixed Match” Claim
Meanwhile, People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone, who abstained from voting, described the entire election as a “fixed match” between the National Conference and BJP. Shortly after results were declared, Lone posted: “So BJP wins the fourth seat. As predicted – fixed match. Axis of evil – NC and BJP. Thank God I abstained. Imagine what my plight would have been.”
Lone presented mathematical analysis to support his claims, noting: “Why did NC poll extra votes for candidate 3? They didn’t need to. They polled 31 votes for candidate 3, while only 28 or 29 would have sufficed since BJP was contesting for seat four.”
He demanded comprehensive scrutiny of cross-voting patterns, rejected ballots, and alleged collusion between the two parties.
The serious allegations from both prominent political leaders have significantly undermined the credibility of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajya Sabha poll outcomes, casting doubt on the entire electoral process.
