The Aryavarth Express
Agency (Haryana): The Congress party in Haryana requested a meeting with the Governor on Thursday, following three Independent MLAs withdrawing their support from the BJP government. Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a prominent Congress leader, argued that the now “minority” government should resign on moral grounds.
In a letter to the Governor’s office, the Congress sought a Friday meeting to present a memorandum regarding the current political scenario. The delegation, led by Deputy CLP leader Aftab Ahmed and Chief Whip CLP B B Batra, aims to discuss the situation arising after the withdrawal of support by the Independent MLAs.
Earlier this week, three Independent MLAs—Sombir Sangwan (Dadri), Randhir Singh Gollen (Pundri), and Dharampal Gonder (Nilokheri)—withdrew their support from the Nayab Singh Saini-led government, reducing it to a minority. Despite this, Chief Minister Saini maintained that his government remains stable.
JJP leader Dushyant Chautala also wrote to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, asserting that the Saini government no longer holds a majority and called for an immediate floor test. Hooda, in response, acknowledged the Congress’s own request for a meeting with the Governor and questioned the JJP’s commitment, suggesting they should prove their 10 MLAs’ support.
Hooda, campaigning in Bhiwani, emphasized that the Congress, with 30 MLAs, has no internal disputes, unlike the JJP, whose MLAs appear divided. He reiterated that the Saini government, now in a minority, should resign, and he called for the imposition of President’s rule and fresh state elections.
Hooda criticized both the BJP and JJP for their alliance, which dissolved after Saini replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister in March. He described the alliance as driven by self-interest rather than policy alignment and accused the parties of deceiving the public.
Meanwhile, Hooda expressed confidence in a Congress victory, claiming a favorable wave for the party and predicting that the INDIA bloc would win all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana.
JJP leader Chautala had earlier indicated that the Congress needs to decide whether to take steps to topple the “minority” BJP government. Hooda responded by insisting that the JJP should formally communicate the government’s minority status to the Governor.
The current composition of the 90-member Haryana assembly, now with an effective strength of 88 due to two vacant seats, includes 40 BJP MLAs, 30 Congress MLAs, and 10 JJP MLAs. INLD and Haryana Lokhit Party each have one member, with six Independent MLAs, two of whom still support the BJP.
The political dynamics in Haryana are thus set to shift dramatically as the Congress presses for immediate action and fresh elections, while the BJP government strives to maintain its position amidst the evolving landscape.
