Haryana Polls: Congress Exudes Confidence as BJP Faces Internal Strife

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda claims Congress will win the upcoming Haryana assembly polls, indicating BJP's internal issues and weak candidate list. Other prominent Congress leaders also express similar sentiments. Key BJP resignations and candidacy shifts add to the unfolding political drama.

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda expressed confidence on Thursday about Congress winning the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, stating that both the BJP leadership and Khattar Sahib are aware that the BJP's time is up. Speaking after attending a Haryana sub-committee meeting at Himachal Bhawan in New Delhi, Hooda emphasized that the people of Haryana have resolved to form a Congress government. He added that BJP workers feel disrespected within the party and foresee no future under current leadership.

Hooda further highlighted that internal assessments, on-ground reports, and media narratives all point to an impending Congress victory. RS MP Kumari Selja corroborated these sentiments, stating the BJP's candidate list for the Assembly elections reflects their desperation. She compared the party to barren land, unable to produce substantial leaders, forcing them to seek external candidates. Selja questioned why the CM, who secured a seat by a good margin just months ago, is now contesting from another constituency, hinting at underlying vulnerabilities.

The BJP's first list of 67 candidates includes Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini contesting from Ladwa and other prominent leaders like Gian Chand Gupta from Panchkula. Amid the shifting dynamics, Haryana Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala resigned after being denied a ticket and declared his intent to run as an independent candidate from Rania. The Haryana assembly polls are scheduled for October 5, with the counting of votes set for October 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)