Haryana Assembly Elections Announced: Key Developments
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced that the Haryana assembly elections will take place on October 5. In a strategic move to strengthen its position ahead of the elections, the party released its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, which includes 21 names and sees the replacement of seven sitting MLAs, including two current ministers. This decision aims to mitigate the effects of the anti-incumbency sentiment that has been building among voters.
Changes in Candidates and Strategy
In an effort to rejuvenate its image, the BJP has made significant changes to its candidate lineup. The party has decided to replace 15 of its 40 sitting MLAs, which accounts for over 37% of its incumbents. This change is indicative of the party’s desire to connect with voters by introducing fresh faces, as a total of 40 candidates (about 46%) are new to the electoral race this time, out of the 87 seats declared thus far.
Candidate Lists: BJP vs. AAP
As of now, the BJP has fielded candidates in 87 out of the total 90 assembly seats. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced 61 candidates, following a breakdown in seat-sharing negotiations with the Congress party. This scenario reflects the dynamic and competitive nature of Haryana’s political landscape.
Key Contestants in the Elections
Among the notable candidates representing the BJP, Captain Yogesh Bairagi will face Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat in the Julana assembly constituency. Additionally, two sitting ministers have made way for new representatives; Banwari Lal (Bawal) is replaced by Krishan Kumar, and Seema Trikha (Barkhal) is succeeded by Dhanesh Adalkhah.
List of Dropped MLAs
The BJP has dropped five sitting MLAs, which includes prominent figures like:
| Constituency | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Rai | Mohan Lal Badoli |
| Ganour | Nirmal Rani |
| Hathiin | Praveen Dagar |
| Hodal | Jagdish Nayar |
| Pataudi | Satya Prakash Jarawata |
New Faces on BJP’s List
Some prominent new candidates from the BJP include:
| Constituency | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Baroli | Krishna Gahlawat |
| Ganaur | Devendra Kaushik |
| Pataudi | Bimla Choudhary |
| Hathin | Manoj Rawat |
| Hodal | Harinder Singh Ramratan |
Prominent BJP Candidates
Additional notable candidates announced by the BJP include:
- Sanjay Singh from Nuh
- Om Prakash Yadav from Narnaul
- Manish Grover from Rohtak
- Krishan Bedi from Narwana
- Jai Bhagwan Sharma from Pehowa
- Pawan Saini from Narayangarh
AAP’s Candidate Lineup
The AAP has matched the BJP’s proactive approach by nominating former ministers for the upcoming elections. Some key AAP candidates include:
| Constituency | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Barwala | Chhatar Pal Singh |
| Bawal | Jawahar Lal |
| Thanesar | Krishan Bajaj |
| Adampur | Bhupendra Beniwal |
As the campaign heats up, both parties are expected to intensify their outreach efforts in a race that could significantly shape Haryana’s political landscape in the coming years. Voters will be keen to see how these candidate changes resonate with their concerns and aspirations as they head to the polls.
