The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have formed an alliance and announced their candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls. The INLD, led by former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, has announced seven new candidates, including Rampal Majra and Abhay Singh Chautala's son Arjun Singh Chautala. The party has also chosen former MLA Sher Singh Barshami and Umed Lohan as their candidates, among others. The candidates were approved by Chautala himself.
Indian National Lok Dal and Bahujan Samaj Party Form Alliance in Haryana
Background
The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have a long-standing relationship in Haryana. In 1996, the two parties formed an alliance and contested the Haryana Assembly elections together. The alliance proved successful, with the INLD winning 44 seats and the BSP winning 11 seats. The two parties continued their alliance in subsequent elections, but with varying degrees of success.
In the 2014 Haryana Assembly elections, the INLD and the BSP contested separately. The INLD won 19 seats, while the BSP failed to win any seats. However, in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the two parties formed an alliance and contested seven seats together. The alliance did not perform well, with the INLD winning only one seat and the BSP failing to win any seats.
Current Alliance
In 2023, the INLD and the BSP have once again formed an alliance for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. The alliance was announced on October 10, 2023, at a joint press conference by INLD leader Om Prakash Chautala and BSP leader Mayawati.
Under the terms of the alliance, the INLD will contest 75 seats, while the BSP will contest 25 seats. The alliance has also announced its candidates for all 90 seats.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why have the INLD and the BSP formed an alliance?
The INLD and the BSP have formed an alliance in order to increase their chances of winning the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. The two parties believe that their combined vote share will be enough to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2. What are the chances of the INLD-BSP alliance winning the Haryana Assembly elections?
The chances of the INLD-BSP alliance winning the Haryana Assembly elections are difficult to predict. The BJP is the incumbent party and has a strong presence in the state. However, the INLD-BSP alliance is also a formidable force, and it is possible that they could win if they are able to consolidate their vote share.
3. Who are the key leaders of the INLD-BSP alliance?
The key leaders of the INLD-BSP alliance are Om Prakash Chautala of the INLD and Mayawati of the BSP. Chautala is a former Chief Minister of Haryana, while Mayawati is a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
4. What is the main agenda of the INLD-BSP alliance?
The main agenda of the INLD-BSP alliance is to defeat the BJP and form a government in Haryana. The alliance has promised to implement a number of policies, including providing free electricity to farmers, increasing the minimum wage, and creating new jobs.
5. What are the challenges facing the INLD-BSP alliance?
The INLD-BSP alliance faces a number of challenges, including the strong presence of the BJP in Haryana, the division of the non-BJP vote, and the lack of a clear leader. However, the alliance is confident that it can overcome these challenges and win the Haryana Assembly elections.
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