The ruling Congress in Mizoram on Wednesday alleged that the BJP would indulge in horse-trading after the Assembly polls to "grab power at all costs" and Independent MLAs would be the most vulnerable in that scenario.
The state BJP, however, vehemently denied the charge, saying the party had never indulged in horse-trading and does not have any intention to do so.
Elections to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly would be held on November 28. It is the only state in the northeastern region of the country where the Congress is in power.
The ruling party in the state also attacked the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a conglomerate of seven organisations, as its 35 candidates are contesting the polls as Independents.
"With the BJP intending to grab power at all costs, the Independent candidates would be most vulnerable during horse-trading," state Congress spokesperson Lallianchhunga said during a press conference here.
He also alleged that if the BJP managed to win even two or three seats it would indulge in poaching in order to be in