The BJP has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha, after the resignation of several members. The Election Commission has announced the polling date to be on December 20, with the results to be declared on the same day. The BJP has fielded Ryaga Krishnaiah from Andhra Pradesh, Rekha Sharma from Haryana, and Sujeet Kumar from Odisha, and will be facing opposition from other parties for the vacant seats.
Sunil Sangwan, the former jail superintendent of the jail where Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is lodged, has won the Charkhi Dadri seat in Haryana as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. He defeated Congress' Manisha Sangwan by 1,957 votes in the October 5 assembly polls. Sangwan had recently taken voluntary retirement and joined the BJP, following in the footsteps of his father, ex-MLA and ex-minister Satpal Sangwan. During his tenure, Sangwan served as superintendent of many jails, including the one where the controversial Dera chief is currently lodged.
Savitri Jindal, India's wealthiest woman, is currently leading in the Hisar assembly seat in Haryana as an independent candidate. She is facing off against BJP's Kamal Gupta, who has previously held the seat. The two rivals are competing once again in the same constituency. Savitri's son, Naveen Jindal, believes she will win with a large margin. Other major parties in the fray include BJP, Congress, AAP, INLD-BSP, and JJP-Azad Samaj Party. The results for the Haryana elections will be announced on October 24th, and early trends show a significant lead for Congress.
Savitri Jindal, the richest woman in India according to Forbes, has announced her support for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Haryana assembly elections. This comes as a major boost for the BJP, who also gained two Independent MLA's in their favor. Jindal, who represents Hisar, had previously been a part of the Congress government but left to join the BJP with her son Naveen. With her support, the BJP now has a majority in the state assembly and can continue their reign in Haryana.
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secures a lead in Haryana Assembly elections, it has received support from three Independent MLAs, bringing its tally to 51 seats. BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli has credited this victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and the hard work of party workers. Haryana MLA Savitri Jindal, whose son is a BJP MP, has also extended support to the party.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic third term in Haryana, winning 48 Assembly seats. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is set to meet with senior BJP leaders in Delhi to discuss finalizing his cabinet. Despite this victory, the Congress party has raised concerns about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of electronic voting machines (EVMs). The elections in Jammu and Kashmir also saw a significant increase in BJP's tally and its government at the Centre claims credit for holding the elections for the first time since Article 370 was abrogated.
As the results/trends for the Haryana Assembly elections in 2024 started pouring in, it became evident that the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress were in a neck to neck battle for the majority. The BJP, which has been in power for a decade, seems to be leading in seats similar to what it won in the last assembly poll, while the Congress is showing a slight improvement in its tally. The official data from the Election Commission also revealed that 46 is the majority-seat mark in Haryana and any party or alliance would need at least this many seats to stake a claim to form the next government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana released its election manifesto ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections. Some of the key promises made in the manifesto include plans for the "Ladli Laxmi" scheme to benefit girl children and the creation of jobs for "Agniveers" in the state. The manifesto has been released amidst the ongoing political crisis in Haryana, with parties vying for power ahead of the polls.
The counting of votes for the Sirsa Assembly constituency in Haryana is underway, with Haryana Lokhit Party's Gopal Kanda currently in the lead. In a surprising turn of events, BJP candidate Rohtash Jangra withdrew his candidature and announced his support for Kanda. The poll battle in Sirsa was between Kanda and Congress candidate Gokul Setia, with Kanda receiving the backing of BJP and INLD-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance. The constituency, one of the 90 in Haryana, has witnessed a direct fight between two strong opponents, making it an important seat to watch.
In a surprise political move, Ashok Tanwar, a prominent leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, has joined the Congress party. Tanwar, who was a member of BJP's campaign committee in the state, made his return to Congress official in a public rally attended by party leader Rahul Gandhi. While the reason for his switch remains unclear, the Congress has welcomed Tanwar, stating that his return will strengthen their fight for the rights of Dalits in the state. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi used the opportunity to amplify the ideological differences between Congress and BJP during a poll rally, citing the mistreatment of women wrestlers in Delhi as an example of BJP's anti-Constitution approach.