The Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday issued a whip to the six former party MLAs who have merged with the Congress to vote against the Ashok...
The Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday issued a whip to the six former party MLAs who have merged with the Congress to vote against the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan during the trust vote, NDTV reported. This is the second such whip to the legislators and came just a day ahead of the session of the Assembly on Friday.
“All six MLAs have been directed under para 2(1)(a) of the Xth Schedule to vote against the Congress Party in any No-Confidence motion or any other proceedings to be held during the Assembly session of Rajasthan Assembly and if they violate the same they will face disqualification under para 2(1)(b) of the Xth Schedule,” read a press note by the BSP.
This came after the Supreme Court refused to pass an interim order on a petition seeking a stay on the merger of these six legislators, who switched over to the Congress last year. The ruling meant they are now allowed to participate in the trust vote. The top court left the decision to a single judge in Rajasthan, which is hearing the matter.
Last week, the Rajasthan High Court had dismissed a petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Madan Dilawar, seeking an immediate stay on the merger of the former BSP MLAs...
