I saw an excellent pithy cartoon depiction recently that said: Why buy the votes when it’s cheaper to buy the MLAs.
No longer will 50 crores be required to buy an MLA. All it needs is to either/and - a) promise a position (not even a cabinet berth, just a lucrative one) b) assure you of protection from NIA, CBI, ED or other caged parrots. Crisis hits Goa Congress, 6 of its 11 MLAs willing to join BJP - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/crisis-hits-goa-congress-6-of-its-11-mlas-willing-to-join-bjp/articleshow/92789900.cms Roland. Toronto.
