The BJP's Karnataka unit is seeking divine intervention to unmask MLAs who allegedly cross-voted for the Congress in the Legislative Council elections. State president B.Y. Vijayendra plans a legislature party meeting at Dharmasthala, believing the deity will reveal the truth. This move follows the Congress's clean sweep in the polls, embarrassing the BJP.

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emerged victorious in the legislative council polls. Congress secured all five seats it contested, defying fears of crossvoting. Shivakumar's strategy…

The cross-voting from the BJP comes at a time when multiple regional parties across the country are in a state of turmoil.