Haryana BJP List Upsets Leaders, Chief Minister Expresses “No Scope for Change

The Chief Minister of Haryana made a statement in response to protests that arose after the BJP announced its first list of 67 candidates. Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and MLA Lakshman Dass Napa expressed dissatisfaction for not being given tickets. The Chief Minister emphasized that there should be no speculation about changes in the candidates’ list, acknowledging that not everyone can be given a ticket. He assured that those who were upset will be persuaded.

Haryana Energy and Jails Minister Ranjit Chautala, son of former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal, decided to contest independently after not being given a ticket. Additionally, former minister Karan Dev Kamboj stepped down as the state BJP’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha chief after being denied a ticket. Despite attempts to downplay the events, former minister Savitri Jindal, who recently joined the BJP, announced her intent to contest from Hisar independently. Furthermore, MLA Lakshman Napa, who met former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and later joined the Congress, was referred to as a senior leader by Mr Saini, who expressed the party’s intention to make them understand.

The BJP in Haryana faces tough competition from the resurgent Congress and is aiming for a hat-trick in the upcoming elections. Mr Saini is the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate, and the elections for the 90-member assembly are scheduled for October 8. It was also reported that Mr Goyal, a state convener of the BJP, and over 150 party officials and workers have decided to contest independently or leave the party.