Congress names four Haryana MLAs accused of cross-voting, keeps fifth name under wraps
The Congress on Wednesday identified four of its Haryana MLAs accused of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, while continuing to keep the name of a fifth legislator secret. According to party leaders, the four MLAs named are Shaili Chaudhary, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Israil, and Renubala.
The disclosure has escalated the political storm in Haryana, where the Congress has been grappling with internal dissent and accusations of indiscipline. Senior party leader B K Hariprasad said these four legislators allegedly voted in favour of the BJP during the closely watched Rajya Sabha contest. The Congress has indicated that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against them.
However, the identity of the fifth MLA has not yet been made public, adding a fresh layer of suspense to the controversy. The party’s decision to withhold the name has fuelled speculation over whether it is still verifying details or pursuing internal consultations before making a final disclosure.
The cross-voting row comes at a sensitive time for the Congress in Haryana, as it seeks to project unity and strengthen its political footing in the state. The episode has once again exposed fault lines within the party unit, with rivals expected to use the controversy to question the Congress’s internal cohesion.
Despite the setback, the Congress managed to remain in the spotlight after a dramatic Rajya Sabha battle in Haryana. Still, the naming of the four MLAs has shifted focus back to factional tensions and the challenge of enforcing party discipline ahead of future political contests.
The issue is likely to remain politically charged in the coming days, especially as pressure mounts on the Congress to reveal the fifth name and clarify what action it plans to take against those accused of defying the party line.
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