HARYANA CONGRESS
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
Congress may not project CM face for Haryana polls: Party in-charge for state
Congress leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.
Congress seeks dissolution of Nayab Singh Saini-led "minority" BJP government in Haryana
Haryana Congress has called on Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to dissolve the BJP government in the state, accusing it of not having the desired majority. The Congress party, led by Bhupinder Hooda, has demanded the dissolution of the current government and a fresh mandate from the public. The BJP has 41 legislators and the state government has the support of one Haryana Lokhit Party legislator and one Independent legislator.
Third Eye: Caught on wrong foot, hands-on minister & balance and flexibility
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole criticized for party worker incident. BJP leader Keshav Upadhye mocks Patole. Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal emphasizes hands-on approach. Union ministers adjust schedules for International Yoga Day and PM’s Srinagar session in districts/state capitals. Routine meetings and felicitations postponed.
Kiran and Shruti Choudhry join BJP: Several kin of Haryana's famous 'Lals' now in BJP fold
Political dynasties in Haryana, including Kiran Choudhry and Shruti Choudhry, are shifting to the BJP from Congress, reshaping the state's political landscape. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and the legacy of Bansi Lal play crucial roles in these transitions.
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary, daughter Shruti Choudhry join BJP
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, along with their supporters, joined the BJP in New Delhi. They had resigned from Congress, citing party functioning issues. Kiran Choudhry, daughter-in-law of former Haryana CM Bansi Lal, is an MLA, while Shruti was the working president of Haryana Congress. They joined BJP in a ceremony attended by senior party leaders.
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Jolt to Congress in Haryana: Kiran Choudhry, daughter Shruti resign; to join BJP
Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, prominent leaders in Haryana Congress, have resigned from the party citing governance issues and a perceived concentration of power under Bhupinder Singh Hooda. They will join BJP, delivering a blow to Congress ahead of state elections. Kiran Choudhry, an MLA from Tosham and part of the party for four decades, expressed disappointment over party leadership and stated her aim to continue serving people unencumbered.
Congress: Nothing short of scrapping Agniveer scheme will do
The Opposition party hardening its stand, incidentally with an eye on the upcoming assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, coincides with reports about deliberations within the government to review and modify the scheme.
Rao Inderjit Singh: Gurgaon stalwart with unflinching pulse on electorate
Singh retained Gurgaon seat in the recently concluded general election when he defeated his nearest rival Raj Babbar of the Congress by a margin of more than 75,000 votes.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Karnal's MLA
On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took the oath of legislator in his chamber, administered by Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta. Saini emerged victorious in the recent bypoll for the Karnal Assembly seat, defeating his main rival, Congress's Tarlochan Singh. This seat was previously held by his party colleague Manohar Lal Khattar.
Congress party's electoral performance signals revival
The Congress is back in the sun after reclaiming key territories in the north. The results come as a political morale booster, cementing GOP’s pivotal role in anti-BJP national politics
Haryana Election Result Winner List 2024: Neck-to-neck fight between Congress and BJP. Check who is winning. Here's the full list
Haryana is facing a fierce political battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress leading on 5 seats each. The state, strategically located between Delhi and Punjab, has 10 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP won all 10 seats in the 2019 elections, while Congress has nine seats. Exit polls suggest the BJP will dominate Haryana with 7 out of ten seats, Congress 2-4 seats, and AAP having a hard time.
Haryana Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to dominate Haryana with 6-8 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Haryana2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: The state of Haryana, ranking 18th in India's Lok Sabha seat allocation, has ten seats. Out of these, nearly eight are unreserved, and two are reserved for SC candidates. The BJP had won all ten seats, building on their success from 2014 when they secured seven seats.
Water crisis in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal seeks BJP's help; LG blames AAP govt for 'mismanagement'
Saxena recited a 200-year-old couplet by Mirza Ghalib, 'Umra bhar Ghalib yehi bhool karta raha, dhool chehre par thi aur aaina saaf karta raha', and slammed the AAP dispensation for blaming other states for the current situation.
AAP lying, water supply to Delhi continuing as per agreement: Hayrana CM Nayab Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "lying" after Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that Haryana stopped water supply to Delhi as part of a BJP conspiracy ahead of the May 25 voting. Saini asserted that the water supply to Delhi continues as per the agreement. Atishi, handling the water portfolio, wrote to Saini and alleged that BJP has been targeting AAP since the Lok Sabha polls were announced, including arresting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and framing him in various cases.
Congress didn't revoke Article 370 for appeasement politics: Amit Shah in Haryana
Amit Shah criticised the Congress for not revoking Article 370 due to appeasement politics, emphasising that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir belongs to India. He accused top Congress leaders of neglecting the Ram temple issue to cater to minority vote banks. Shah highlighted PM Modi's decision to scrap Article 370.
With 3 JJP MLAs by his side, Saini claims he still has majority
CM Saini addresses media with JJP MLAs amid Opposition claims of minority government status. JJP offers Congress support. BJP confident despite Independent MLAs' withdrawal. Lok Sabha elections context.
"Right case for President's Rule...": Jairam Ramesh on Haryana political crisis
Amid the political crisis in Haryana, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Friday asserted that the Haryana Government has "lost its majority" adding that it is the "right case" for the President's Rule.
Haryana's Political Chessboard: Nayab Saini government's battle for survival amidst shifting alliances
The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is in crisis as three independent MLAs withdraw their support, following the BJP's split with the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) and Saini's appointment. The Congress, with 31 seats, gains momentum, challenging the BJP's 40 seats. The JJP's support is uncertain, with Dushyant Chautala facing defections. With 88 members in the assembly, the government is supported by only 43 MLAs, prompting calls for the governor's intervention and speculation about a floor test. Governor Bandaru Dattatreya's role is crucial, given his background as a former BJP leader.
BJP's Haryana govt confident of support from some JJP MLAs
The BJP is confident of securing its government in Haryana, despite JJP and Congress seeking governor's intervention for a floor test of the Nayab Saini-led government. Former BJP ally Dushyant Chautala has written to the governor demanding a floor test in the state assembly, citing recent resignations and withdrawals of support. Congress leader Bhupender Hooda has also sought time from the governor to demand an assembly session to prove the Saini government's majority.
Congress against govt move to deny MSP to farmers burning stubble
Congress opposes Centre's MSP denial to stubble-burning farmers from Punjab and Haryana, citing pollution concerns in Delhi and Congress manifesto's commitment to MSP 1.5 times production cost.
Dushyant Chautala writes to Haryana Governor seeking floor test
Former Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala calls for a floor test in Haryana after three independent MLAs withdraw support from the Nayab Saini government, siding with Congress. Former CM Khattar alleges Congress-JJP-BJP dealings. BJP's MLAs dwindle to 39. With 10 Lok Sabha seats at stake, political tension heightens ahead of May 25 polls.
Impose Prez rule in Haryana, hold assembly polls: Hooda
BJP government in Haryana faces majority questions as independent MLAs withdraw support. Congress demands dismissal, President's rule, and immediate polls. Hooda suggests CM resignation. Focus on assembly strength and potential no-confidence motion.
If Congress takes steps to bring down Saini govt, we will support: Dushyant Chautala
Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader Dushyant Chautala on Wednesday said that if Leader of Opposition B S Hooda takes steps to bring down the Nayab Saini government, his party would support the move. The former deputy chief minister's statement came a day after three Independent MLAs withdrew support to the Saini government.
BJP govt not in trouble, working strongly: Haryana CM Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured that his government remains robust despite three Independent MLAs withdrawing support from the BJP administration. The move leaves the Saini government in a minority in the 90-member House. Saini reiterated government stability while campaigning for BJP's Sirsa Lok Sabha candidate.
BJP Haryana govt in minority as 3 independents withdraw their support
Three independent MLAs, Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen, and Dharampal Gonder, have withdrawn their support from the Nayab Saini-led BJP government in Haryana, reducing the government to a minority. The BJP had 40 MLAs and six independents, bringing its tally to 46 in the 90-member assembly. With the withdrawal of these three MLAs, the government's effective strength now stands at 43.
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