Bengaluru, June 10 -- Ahead of the scheduled Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh left for Bengaluru amid concerns of cross-voting, with party leader HC Balakrishna saying that they won't allow others to "steal their votes".

The Congress leaders indicated that the decision was taken to ensure the party's votes remain "secure" for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on June 18.

Speaking to reporters here, Congress MLA Balakrishna said, "Given the Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, MLAs are being brought here. We will not allow others to steal our votes. We are securing our votes. We have come here to bring our own party members."

Earlier on Monday, the Congress party hosted a dinner meeting at the ...