Politics
05 Apr, 2026
RS polls cross-voting: Haryana Cong disciplinary panel recommends suspension of 5 MLAs
Business To Business, Chandigarh, 05 April 2026: The Indian National Congress in Haryana is moving towards disciplinary action after its Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) recommended the suspension of five MLAs over alleged cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
The committee, headed by Dharampal Malik, reviewed the responses of the legislators to show-cause notices before arriving at its recommendation. The final decision now rests with the party’s central leadership.
Key issue
- The MLAs are accused of cross-voting in favour of BJP-backed Independent candidate Satish Nandal.
- This is considered a serious breach of party discipline, especially in tightly contested upper house elections.
What happens next
- The DAC has submitted (or is set to submit) its report to the Congress high command.
- The leadership will decide whether to accept the recommendation and formally suspend the MLAs.
Why it matters
Cross-voting in elections like the Rajya Sabha poll can significantly impact outcomes and is often treated as
anti-party activity, inviting strict disciplinary measures. This episode highlights internal challenges within the Congress unit in Haryana ahead of future political contests.