The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, with 67 names being put forward. Prominent names in the list include Gian Chand Gupta, Anil Vij, and Kanwar Pal Gurjar, as the party seeks to strengthen its position in the state. Meanwhile, the Jannayak Janta Party-Azad Samaj Party has also released a list of 19 candidates, with former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala set to contest from Uchana Kalan.
Four MLAs of the Jannayak Janata Party in Haryana have quit the party, dealing a major blow to the party's prospects in the upcoming assembly elections. The four legislators, including a minister in the current BJP-JJP coalition government, cited personal reasons for their decision to quit. This development comes just a day after the Election Commission announced that the assembly polls in Haryana will be held on October 1.
On his 54th birthday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was celebrated by party workers at the AICC headquarter in New Delhi. He urged all workers to engage in humanitarian efforts and charity instead of any grand celebrations. The party also posted a video of the celebrations and expressed their gratitude towards Gandhi for being a leader who stands against anger, hatred, and tears. They also hailed him as 'Jannayak' for his contributions towards reclaiming democracy and bringing hope to the people.
Manohar Lal Khattar, who was previously the Chief Minister of Haryana, has been entrusted with the important role of Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Energy in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. With the aim of transforming India into a developed nation, Khattar has expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for his trust and has vowed to fulfill his responsibilities with utmost dedication. Before entering politics, Khattar was an RSS pracharak and is also a close friend of PM Modi.
Haryana's political scene was shaken as Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his entire cabinet submitted their resignations, leading to the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as the new chief minister. The sudden resignation was prompted by the withdrawal of support from Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak Janata Party, causing a rift in the ruling alliance. A new era of leadership begins in the state as Saini takes the helm amidst a state of uncertainty.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet ministers resign following failure to reach an agreement on seat-sharing with the Jannayak Janta Party. BJP is set to form a new government with a new CM face, while the Congress party watches from the sidelines. The political upheaval ahead of upcoming general and Assembly elections in the state is creating challenges for the ruling party, as they face backlash from various protests and movements.