Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken and Partap Singh Bajwa as AICC Senior Observers for the ensuing assembly elections in Haryana
AAP has so far failed to mark in Haryana. However, the SC's observations while granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal could help the Opposition amplify its narrative against the BJP-led Centre.
The BJP has dropped as many as a third of its sitting MLAs in the Haryana Assembly elections leading to several high-profile exits from the party.
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Hooda also dismissed talks of any internal discord within the Haryana unit of the Congress and claimed there was a wave of support in favour of his party.
The Congress last week declared 32 candidates for the polls, fielding former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, state unit chief Udai Bhan from Hodal and wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Julana.
The BJP has fielded Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot, against Olympian wrestler Phogat in the Jat-dominated Julana Assembly segment
Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh’s remark comes as BJP faces a massive rebellion over the selection of candidates for the Haryana polls.
The list also features two Muslim candidates Naseem Ahmed from Ferozepur Jhirka and Aizaz Khan from Punahana.
The first list of 20 candidates released by the Aam Aadmi Party for Haryana has 12 seats where the Congress had already fielded candidates.
Among the big names in the first list are Anurag Dhandha from Kalayat, Vikas Nehra from Meham and Bijender Hooda from Rohtak.
The Congress on Friday released its first list of 32 candidates for the upcoming Assembly election in Haryana, fielding Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Julana constituency, besides former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi. Subsequently, the party on Sunday, released its second list of nine candidates.
The Congress is also engaged in seat-sharing talks with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Haryana polls, with hard bargaining going on from both sides.
Sources in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said the alliance might be forged on Monday.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former chief of Wrestling Federation of India, was last year accused of sexual assault by several female wrestlers, who sat on a protest for weeks demanding a probe against him
To a question, Phogat said, "My loved ones supported me. Like they ensured victory in wrestling (during her sports career), they will continue their blessings here (electoral contest) and with their blessings, we will win every battle."
New Delhi, Sep 8 The Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, with both pla..
Haryana goes to the polls on October 5. The last date to file nominations is September 12
The prominent names featured in the first list include former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, state unit chief Udai Bhan from Hodal and wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Julana.
There will be some differences among Congress veterans, but we’ll sort it out. Nobody is leaving the party, says the Congress leader on allegations of factionalism in Haryana.
Phogat’s poll debut is also expected to push Congress’ women vote share in the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini-led state where the BJP is reportedly facing strong anti-incumbency.
When we were being dragged on the road, all parties except BJP were with us. I feel proud that I have joined a party which stands with women and is ready to fight from 'sadak to sansad, says Vinesh Phogat
The Congress leadership's willingness to join hands with its INDIA partner AAP in Haryana for polls has not gone down well with a section of party leaders in the state.
Phogat and Punia, who have both won Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on September 4.