Two Detained for Alleged Attempt to Bribe Odisha Congress MLAs Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Ahead of the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, eight Congress MLAs were relocated to a Bengaluru resort to prevent poaching attempts. Two men from Odisha were detained for allegedly trying to bribe these MLAs with Rs 5 crore each to cross-vote in favor of the BJP. The Congress lodged a police complaint, citing threats and attempts to influence votes. Party leaders, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, condemned the alleged bribery and called for legal action, while investigations continue.