Congress Sticks to Solo Strategy in Haryana Assembly Polls, Fields Top Leaders' Relatives

The Congress party has decided not to field any of its Members of Parliament (MPs) in the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls. Instead, the party has nominated relatives of top leaders, finalizing all 90 seats, and only conceding one to CPI (M). Hectic negotiations with allies like AAP and Samajwadi Party failed.

The Congress party has stuck to its strategy for the Haryana Assembly polls, opting not to field any of its sitting MPs despite some harboring ambitions to contest. Their aspirations were tempered by allowing several sons and relatives of the party's top leaders in the state to enter the electoral fray.

Following intense deliberations and back-and-forth discussions with INDIA bloc allies, the Congress has decided to largely go it alone in the polls. The party allocated one seat to CPI (M) but saw talks with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Samajwadi Party stumble over ambitions and ground strength assessments.

As the deadline for nominations approached, the Congress announced its final list of candidates just hours before submission cut-off, ensuring that all 90 seats in the Haryana Assembly polls are contended. This selection saw a notable 'son rise' within political families, as several sons of prominent leaders were fielded across key constituencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)