Former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expresses confidence in the BJP's prospects in the Haryana Assembly elections, citing the significant voter turnout as a strong indicator of public support. He urges voters to exercise their right to vote and dismisses claims of opposition parties, emphasizing the importance of trusting the democratic process. Khattar also clarifies that Nayab Singh Saini would take over as Chief Minister if the BJP wins, continuing the party's leadership transition.
Congress leader Pawan Khera took a jab at the BJP, questioning the absence of former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar's posters during campaigning for the Haryana assembly polls. This comes amid the BJP's attempts to woo Congress leader Kumari Selja, who has denied any potential switch to the BJP. Khera also criticized the BJP's replacement of Khattar as chief minister just months before the elections, saying they cannot hide their failures by doing so. He confidently predicts a Congress victory in the upcoming polls.
In a defiant display of loyalty to the Congress party, senior leader Kumari Selja has rejected an invitation from Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to join the BJP. This comes amid speculation about internal conflicts within the Haryana Congress unit, with some reports suggesting a power struggle between Selja and former chief minister Bhupinder Hooda. However, Selja has dismissed these claims and asserted her commitment to the party, stating that there will be more opportunities for her in the future. As the state gears up for elections, this gesture of loyalty serves as a reminder that allegiance can triumph over political differences and temptations.
The 18th Lok Sabha session commenced on Monday with a solemn moment of silence and the oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Former Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Manohar Lal Khattar were among the newly-elected MPs who took their oath. The session is expected to witness clashes between the BJP-led NDA government and opposition parties on various issues, with the election of the Speaker, exam paper leaks, and pro-tem Speaker appointment being some of the major points of contention. The recently elected Congress MPs are also set to meet and discuss at the CPP office in Parliament.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has lifted a previous restriction for BPL cardholders, ensuring that electricity subsidies reach eligible families, regardless of their electricity bill. The announcement also includes a monthly provision of 2 liters of mustard oil for BPL cardholders with an annual income of ₹1,80,000 or less. These measures aim to support economically vulnerable households and ensure welfare schemes reach those in need. To be eligible for a BPL card in Haryana, an individual's monthly income must not exceed ₹6,400 in rural areas or ₹11,850 in urban areas.
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.
In the newly formed Modi 3.0 government, Nirmala Sitharaman will remain as the Finance Minister while other top BJP leaders have been given various important ministries. The priority for the government remains infrastructure creation as key ministries such as railways, highways, and ports and shipping have been retained. New faces such as former Haryana CM Manohar Lal and Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu of TDP have also been given important portfolios. Stay updated on all cabinet announcements by following Fortune India on various social media platforms.
The BJP has released a list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, but the decision for the South Goa seat is yet to be made. The party is facing difficulty in finalizing a candidate for this constituency, with several revisions and delays in the process. Some notable nominees include former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, and Tejasvi Surya, the BJP's youth wing chief.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prominent names include former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Pankaja Munde, and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Shobha Karandlaje. The party is yet to announce candidates from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, but has settled seat-sharing differences in Maharashtra with the release of 20 candidates. The first list of 195 candidates was released on March 2.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with 72 names including prominent leaders like Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, Pralhad Joshi, and Piyush Goyal. The list also includes names like former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and former AAP leader Ashok Tanwar. With these big names, the BJP is confident in their chances for the elections.