Haryana Assembly Elections: Congress has announced candidates for 41 out of the 90 seats in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, with the remaining 49 candidates expected to be declared soon. However, this announcement has sparked internal turmoil within the party, with several prominent leaders resigning and joining other parties due to dissatisfaction over the ticket distribution.
Resignations Shake the Party: Haryana Assembly Elections
Following the declaration of candidates, multiple Congress leaders have either resigned or voiced strong opposition. Renu Bala’s nomination in Sadhaura led to the departure of Brijpal and Pinki Chappar. Former minister Ramkumar Valmiki also decided to run as an independent candidate in Nilokheri. Internal disputes, like those in Shahbad and Baroda, further show the growing divide, with leaders contesting independently due to dissatisfaction with the candidate selections.
Leadership Struggles Within Congress: Haryana Assembly Elections
The internal feud between former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress General Secretary Kumari Shailaja has become more pronounced. Shailaja has openly declared herself as a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, creating further tension. Her claims have been met with resistance from Hooda’s faction, which has dominated the candidate list, leading to further factional divides.
Challenges Ahead for Congress in Haryana: Haryana Assembly Elections
With Congress aiming to return to power after a decade of losing ground to the BJP, internal strife and the failure to ally with the Aam Aadmi Party present significant hurdles. The infighting and factionalism within Congress may undermine its prospects in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, raising doubts about its ability to present a united front.
