Shimla, March 18 -- Expressing concern over the growing trend of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, Himachal Pradesh legislators called for a national debate on cross-voting terming this trend undermines democratic values.

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania while speaking to HT reiterated concerns over cross-voting by legislators, stating that such actions undermine democratic values and breach public trust. He noted that necessary action has been taken in accordance with constitutional provisions in past instances.

Even the Himachal Pradesh public works (PWD) and urban development minister, Vikramaditya Singh called for a national debate on cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections.

Singh alleged increasing instances of ...