'Created favourable atmosphere for Congress in Haryana, but...': Farmer leader Gurnam Charuni

Charuni, is the founder of the Sanyukt Sangharsh Party.

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni on Sunday said that farmers created a “favourable atmosphere” for the Congress in Haryana, the party, however, failed to turn it into a victory.

Taking a direct swipe at Hooda, Charuni remarked, “He is the biggest reason for Congress’ defeat because he did not compromise with anyone, and the party placed all the responsibility on him.”

Charuni, who is also the founder of the Sanyukt Sangharsh Party, exclusively told IANS that the sole reason behind Congress’ defeat in the state was former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

“The atmosphere that was created in favour of Congress in Haryana was due to us, the farmers, but the party couldn’t make the best out of it,” Charuni said, further criticising Congress for mirroring the BJP’s approach and failing to stand with farmers.

Taking a direct swipe at Hooda, Charuni remarked, “He is the biggest reason for Congress’ defeat because he did not compromise with anyone, and the party placed all the responsibility on him.”

The farm leader also issued a strong warning to the Congress leadership, cautioning them not to entrust Hooda with future responsibilities if they aim to secure the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Haryana Assembly.

“I want to tell the Congress high command through you that if you want to become the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Haryana Assembly, then do not give the responsibility to Bhupendra Singh Hooda,” he asserted.

Reflecting on Hooda’s role over the last decade, Charuni claimed that he had failed to act as an effective opposition leader. “The farmers’ union played the role of the opposition, not Bhupinder Singh Hooda,” he added.