Haryana Power Play: BJP Set to Retain Control Amid Congress Campaign Struggles

As the BJP seems poised to maintain its hold on Haryana, Congress' campaign centered around issues like unemployment and farmers' rights struggled to resonate with voters. Despite efforts by leaders like Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, the party couldn't surpass BJP's stronghold, which effectively used promises and historical incidents to maintain voter loyalty.

The Bharatiya Janata Party appears on track to retain its majority in the Haryana Assembly, while the Congress party's campaign, which focused on employment, farmers' issues, and the Agnipath scheme, failed to capture the majority's support.

Despite intensive campaigning by key Congress figures, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the party's efforts were not enough to regain control from the BJP after a decade.

Trends indicate the BJP is leading with 51 seats, surpassing the Congress' 34, leveraging promises of transparency in government appointments and addressing social issues to retain favor with voters.

(With inputs from agencies.)