The JDS demanded countermanding of election to fill four RS seats from Karnataka, alleging the returning officer (RO) in 'collusion' with the Congress allowed two of its members to recast their vote after they 'cross-voted'.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the charge as 'false', saying before casting their votes, the two MLAs realised they had made a "mistake" on the ballot paper, so they took another one for which "there is a provision in law."