4 alliance MLAs back BJP; 2 votes cancelled, 1 extra cast

Srinagar, Oct 24: In an outcome that has brought seven party-affiliated MLAs and independents in Jammu & Kashmir under scrutiny, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win the fourth seat due to cross-voting by MLAs, “deliberate” cancellation of votes and an intentional extra votes for one of the NC’s candidate.

In a result keenly watched across Jammu Kashmir, BJP candidate Sat Pal Sharma secured 32 votes, four more than strength of BJP, indicating that four MLAs of the ruling alliance and its supporters have voted in his favour.

The second winner on the seat, Shammi Oberoi polled 31 votes, one more than the required number which should have gone in favour of NC’s another candidate, Imran Nabi Dar. NC leadership is yet to re

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