Amid the political turmoil in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has dismissed concerns regarding the stability of his government following the withdrawal of support from three independent MLAs. Saini, taking a dig at Congress, which has claimed his government to be a minority, stated that the people of Haryana would not allow Congress to fulfill its aspirations. The BJP, meanwhile, remains confident of retaining power, with former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar indicating that some Congress and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leaders were in contact with the BJP.
Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen, and Dharampal Gonder are the independent MLAs who have reportedly decided to support Congress during the Lok Sabha elections. They made the announcement at a press conference held in Rohtak, attended by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and State Congress chief Udai Bhan.
Stepping up his criticism of Rahul Gandhi, Nayab Singh Saini commented, ‘He (Rahul Gandhi) claims to eradicate poverty with a single click. He should first examine the accomplishments of his ancestors.’ He further added, ‘Today, the people have realized the true nature of Congress and will not believe them. ‘Ye jooth ka silsila ab nahi chalega, Ab Modi Ji ki guarantee chalegi.’ (the series of lies will not work now, only PM Modi’s guarantees will work).’
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, ‘PM Modi has empowered women, strengthened farmers, and gained the trust of youth in the last 10 years.’ The Haryana CM emphasized that the Congress party is now on the decline. ‘If we observe, Congress contested fewer seats in 2019 compared to 2014, and in 2024, they are contesting even on lesser seats. The Congress party is becoming weaker… As people today trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi.’
In the 90-member House, the BJP government is now short of two from the halfway mark of 45. The Saffron party and allies have 43 MLAs in Haryana at present. Voting for the Lok Sabha polls in Haryana will be held in a single phase on May 25 to elect 10 members of Parliament. In 2019, the BJP won all 10 seats.
