A day before the Rajya Sabha elections, the fight for the fourth seat from the State reached a climax and the threat of cross-voting loomed large. As parties played their cards close to their chest, the number game will be finally played out on Friday.
Backroom channels
On Thursday, the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) continued their tirade against each other while also seeking support for their respective candidates from each other on the secular plank. This comes amid backroom communication channels between the top party leaders still remaining open. It is learnt that parties friendly with both the Congress and the JD(S) are still trying to find a way to collaborate.
