“Sarei Raaz Khol Dunga,” Says Deputy CM as House Erupts Over Cross-Voting Row With “Vote Choori” Slogans

NC, BJP Trade Barbs; Sajad Lone Alleges Match-Fixing in Rajya Sabha Polls

Diplomat Correspondent

Srinagar: DD, The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on Monday as the controversy over alleged cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections resurfaced during Question Hour.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary stirred a fresh political storm after directly accusing the National Conference (NC) of “stealing four votes” in the Upper House elections.

“Yesterday, you stole four votes. If I start speaking, no one will remain seated here. Let us allow a secret to remain a secret,” Choudhary remarked, triggering chaos in the House.

NC legislators hit back, shouting slogans of “Vote chor, vote chor!” (vote stealers) toward the treasury benches. The session briefly descended into disorder as members from both sides exchanged accusations.

Amid the din, Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone alleged that both parties were complicit, saying, “It was match-fixing between NC and BJP.” (KNC)