The political scenario in Haryana is heating up as the Congress party has released its list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. With the announcement of two more candidates, the party aims to strengthen its presence in the state where it has faced challenges in the past.
The Congress has released another list of names of two candidates for the Haryana assembly elections. Naresh Selwal has been nominated from Uklana, while Jasbir Singh has been fielded from Narnaund. Thursday is the last date for nominations for the Haryana assembly elections. Earlier, the third list of 40 candidates was released by the Congress party.
Gokul Setia has been given a ticket from Sirsa and Randeep Surjewala’s son Aditya Surjewala has got a ticket from Kaithal assembly constituency. In the first list, the Congress party had announced the names of 41 candidates. So far more than 80 names have been announced by the party.
Recently, Congress released its list of candidates for the Haryana assembly elections. The two candidates announced are Naresh Selwal from Uklana and Jasvir Singh from Narnaund. This takes the total number of candidates announced by the Congress for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana to 88.
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Naresh Selwal has been chosen to contest from the Uklana constituency, while Jasvir Singh will represent the party from Narnaund. These selections are significant as they reflect the party’s strategy to attract local voters and strengthen its electoral base.
Despite the large number of candidates announced, two seats have remained vacant: Sohna and Bhiwani. Reports indicate that the Congress may allocate these seats to its allies, particularly the Samajwadi Party and the Left parties. This potential collaboration marks an attempt to unite opposition forces against the ruling party.
The absence of sitting Congress MPs in this election cycle is notable. Historically, the party has struggled to maintain a strong hold in Haryana. This election presents an opportunity for rejuvenation but also poses risks if the party fails to capitalise on its alliances.
While discussions with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failed to lead to an alliance, negotiations are on with the Samajwadi Party and Left parties. By potentially offering them the remaining two seats, the Congress aims to consolidate the anti-BJP vote and increase its chances of winning a greater number of seats.
The selection of candidates like Naresh Selwal and Jasbir Singh is strategic. It reflects the party’s intent to focus on local leaders who have sympathy among voters. This is important in a state where regional dynamics can significantly influence election results.
Despite optimistic announcements, the Congress faces several challenges in the Haryana elections. The absence of prominent leaders like Kumari Selja, who have opted not to contest, raises questions about the party’s visibility and leadership in the region.
Selja had recently said that she wants to contest from the Uklana seat. I have expressed my wish and a decision will be taken by the high command. Her decision not to contest has created a void in the party leadership. His previous aspirations to contest for the post highlighted his importance within the party. The decision to not give tickets to sitting MPs could either be a fresh start or a risky gamble, depending on how voters respond.
The Congress has fielded Lakhan Kumar Singhla from Faridabad, Parag Sharma from Vallabhgarh, Balwan Singh Daulatpuria from Fatehabad, Mohd Israel from Hathin, Chander Mohan from Panchkula, Ramniwas Rara from Hisar, Pradeep Narwal from Bawani Khera, Nirmal Singh from Ambala City, Bharat Singh Beniwal from Ellenabad and Chander Prakash from Adampur. The Congress on Wednesday announced five more candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand has been given a ticket from Chhamb Assembly constituency.
To successfully pull off the upcoming elections, the Congress will have to effectively connect with voters. This includes addressing local issues, understanding the sentiments of voters and presenting a united front with its allies. The party’s ability to garner support will be crucial in determining the party’s success in the election.
The announcement of Congress party candidates for the Haryana assembly election indicates a strategic move to regain influence in the competitive political landscape. With the possibility of alliances and a focus on local candidates, the Congress is positioning itself to challenge the ruling party. However, the challenges ahead are significant and the party must work diligently to overcome them to achieve favourable results in the elections.
Voting for 90 assembly seats in Haryana will be held in a single phase on October 5 and counting of votes will take place on October 8.
