BSP MLA hints he voted for BJP in Rajya Sabha

BSP MLA Anil Singh yesterday indicated that he had cross-voted in favour of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls, saying “I am with Maharaj-ji”, referring to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Deputy leader of the BSP Legislature Party Uma Shankar Singh also said he was not sure if Anil Singh had voted for the BSP candidate Bhimrao Ambedkar.

The Unnao MLA’s vote could be crucial as it gives BJP the edge in getting a ninth Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh. It is already assured of eight seats on the basis of its strength in the Assembly.

Anil Singh said he had cast his vote and showed it to BSP agent Lalji Verma and the rest could be known from him.

“I have cast my vote after showing it to Lalji Verma and he will tell you the details. I am with Maharaj-ji (Adityanath),” he said after voting at the Tilak Hall in the Assembly complex. According to Uma Shankar, 17 MLAs of the total 19 had cast their votes by midday and shown them to Verma.