Haryana Assembly Elections BJP Faces Rebellion as Key Leaders Resign

October 5 Elections Spark Discontent within BJP As Haryana gears up for its assembly elections on October 5, political parties are finalizing their candidates, leading to rising tensions and internal dissent. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing significant unrest as prominent leaders express their dissatisfaction over ticket allocations.

Key BJP Leaders Resign Amidst Ticket Disputes

Former Ratia Assembly MLA Laxman Napa has resigned from the BJP following his exclusion from the party’s candidate list. Napa’s resignation comes after the BJP decided to field former MP Sunita Duggal for the Ratia constituency, a move that has been met with resistance from local BJP workers.

In a similar turn of events, Sukhwinder Mandi, the state president of BJP Kisan Morcha, has also resigned, indicating growing discontent within the party. The BJP’s first list of candidates has triggered signs of rebellion, with some members voicing strong objections to the decisions made by the party high command.

Who is Sunita Duggal?

Sunita Duggal, a former IRS officer, transitioned into politics in 2014. She initially contested from the Ratia constituency but lost narrowly to INLD’s Ravindra Baliala. Duggal later achieved success in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Sirsa, defeating Congress state president Ashok Tanwar to secure a seat in the Lok Sabha.

Following the announcement of election dates, Duggal became highly active in the Ratia constituency. Despite calls from BJP workers for a local candidate, the party high command chose Duggal for the seat.

Potential Shift to Congress for Laxman Napa?

Laxman Napa’s resignation from the BJP has led to speculation about his future political moves. Reports suggest that he may soon align with the Congress party. Napa is expected to meet with Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in the coming days to discuss his potential entry into the party.

Election Schedule and Background

The Haryana Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on October 5, with vote counting scheduled for October 8. The election timeline was revised from the initial dates of October 1 for voting and October 4 for counting. The Haryana Assembly, which will be dissolved on November 3, was last elected in 2019. At that time, a coalition government led by the BJP and JJP was formed, with Manohar Lal Khattar initially serving as Chief Minister, followed by Nayab Singh Saini.

As the election day approaches, all eyes will be on how these internal party dynamics and leader resignations impact the BJP’s performance and the overall political landscape in Haryana.