Bengaluru, June 16 -- Resort politics has once again returned to Karnataka ahead of the Legislative Council elections, with the Congress taking precautionary measures to prevent any possibility of cross-voting.

Whenever elections result in political uncertainty or fears of defections, parties often move their legislators to resorts to keep them together and safeguard their votes. Karnataka has witnessed several such episodes in the past, and the latest development appears to be a continuation of that trend.

Amid concerns over potential cross-voting in the upcoming Legislative Council elections, the Congress has arranged accommodation for all its MLAs at a resort in Bidadi on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Sources said around 140 rooms have...