Polling misconduct over Basangouda Patil Yatnal's vote, says Congress; BJP denies allegations

Expelled MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal's open declaration of his vote sparked a controversy, with Congress alleging a violation of ballot secrecy. While Congress claimed his vote should have been segregated, the returning officer ruled that secrecy was maintained inside the booth, dismissing the objection.

Polling misconduct over Basangouda Patil Yatnal's vote, says Congress; BJP denies allegations
Expelled MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal's open declaration of his vote sparked a controversy, with Congress alleging a violation of ballot secrecy. While Congress claimed his vote should have been segregated, the returning officer ruled that secrecy was maintained inside the booth, dismissing the objection.