The Haryana assembly elections-2024 are a hot topic in political discussions, with major parties strategizing for the upcoming polls.
On one side, there are talks of a potential alliance between Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party. Conversely, the BJP plans to contest the elections independently, following the departure of Dushyant Chautala's Jan Nayak Janata Party (JJP), which has now allied with Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram).
In this electoral scenario, the JJP will contest 70 seats, while the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) will field candidates in 20 seats. Meanwhile, the BJP has announced its first list of candidates, featuring 67 names.
Dissatisfaction among some BJP leaders
However, the ticket distribution has led to dissatisfaction among some BJP leaders, with a few even resigning. This internal discord raises questions about the potential impact on the BJP's performance in the elections.
Tickets to nine incumbent MLAs denied
In this announcement, the BJP has decided not to grant tickets to nine incumbent MLAs. The MLAs affected are Deepak Mangala from Palwal, Narendra Gupta from Faridabad, Sudhir Singla from Gurugram, Vishambar Valmiki from Bawani Khera, Ranjit Chautala from Rania, Sitaram Yadav from Ateli, Sandeep Singh from Pehowa, Sanjay Singh from Sohna, and Laxman Napa from Ratia.
Instead of cabinet minister Ranjit Singh Chautala, the BJP has awarded the ticket to Shishpal Kamboj for the Rania assembly constituency. This decision has led to Ranjit Singh Chautala resigning from his ministerial position in protest.
Additionally, MLA Laxman Napa has resigned from the primary membership of the BJP, reportedly due to the party's decision to nominate Sunita Duggal for the Ratia assembly constituency.
Other notable resignations from the party include Haryana BJP Kisan Morcha President Sukhvir Sheoran, BJP youth executive member and assembly election in-charge from Sonipat Amit Jain, senior leader Shamsher Gill, and Karandev Kamboj, who previously led the OBC Morcha in Haryana.
t is noteworthy that while some members within the BJP express dissatisfaction with the initial list of candidates, the party has also included three former JJP MLAs—Devendra Singh Babli, Ram Kumar Gautam, and Anoop Dhanak—in this list. Despite the discontent among local leaders, the BJP does not appear to view this as a significant concern at the moment.
There is temporary anger: Saini
BJP Haryana media in-charge Arvind Saini commented on the local leaders' frustrations regarding ticket distribution, stating, "In the election environment, there is temporary anger. BJP workers are dedicatedly working to secure a third consecutive term for the government in the state."
Addressing the farmers' discontent towards the BJP in Haryana, Saini asserted, "There is no other party more farmer-friendly than the BJP. Haryana is the first state to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all 24 crops grown in the state, an increase from the previous 14 crops. Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party should clarify in which states they are implementing similar measures."
Saini further emphasized, "In 2014, we formed the government in Haryana because farmers were satisfied with us. In 2019, we secured another term for the same reason. We are confident that we will form the government again in 2024. We have maintained complete transparency over the past decade, working for the youth, women, farmers, and all citizens."
3 key issues that could pose challenges for the BJP
Experts have identified three key issues that could pose challenges for the BJP in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections.
First is the farmers' resentment, followed by growing discontent related to women wrestlers, and third is the potential anti-incumbency wave.
The statements made by figures like Kangana Ranaut regarding farmers and the farmers' movement, along with the issues surrounding women wrestlers, could lead to public discontent for the BJP. Both the local populace and farmers are increasingly frustrated with the central government's approach.
According to analysts, over the past few years, there have been no significant efforts from the Center to alleviate this dissatisfaction, which is likely to impact the elections, especially since farmers represent the largest demographic in Haryana.
Kangana Ranaut drew a controversial parallel
Recently, film actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut drew a controversial parallel between the farmers' movement in India and events in Bangladesh during an interview. She stated, "What happened in Bangladesh could have easily occurred here in India if our top leadership was not strong. During the farmer protests, there were severe incidents, and the farmers had a long-term strategy similar to what transpired in Bangladesh. Foreign powers like China and America are also involved here."
In response to her comments, the BJP has distanced itself from Kangana Ranaut's statements.
Meanwhile, some experts suggest that the Aam Aadmi Party's voter base in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana is significant and cannot be overlooked at this time. They believe that if Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party were to form an alliance, it could be advantageous for both parties.
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