Haryana political crisis: JJP leader Dushyant Chautala writes to Governor, demands floor test

Dushyant Chautala

Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader Dushyant Chautala has written to the Governor, seeking a floor test in the state assembly. The move comes amid political turmoil caused after three independent MLAs withdrew support to the ruling BJP.

On Tuesday, MLAs Sombir Sangwan (Dadri), Randhir Singh Gollen (Pundri) and Dharampal Gonder (Nilokheri) said they will no longer support the BJP government, citing reasons such as farmer issues, inflation and unemployment.

"JJP has clearly stated that if a no confidence motion is brought against this government, we will support the motion. We have also written to the Governor about it. Now, Congress has to take this step (seeking a floor test). Congress will have to decide if they are going to take any steps to corner the current BJP government or not," Chautala told news agency ANI.

He further stated that President's Rule shall be implemented by the Governor in Haryana if the state government doesn't have the majority.

प्रदेश में वर्तमान राजनीतिक परिस्थितिओं को देखते हुए यह स्पष्ट है कि वर्तमान राज्य सरकार अल्पमत में है। इसे देखते हुए मैंने हरियाणा के महामहिम राज्यपाल महोदय जी को पत्र लिखकर विधानसभा का सत्र बुलाकर फ्लोर टेस्ट की मांग की है। हम मौजूदा सरकार का समर्थन नहीं करते हैं और हरियाणा में… pic.twitter.com/XBExSQBkLQ

— Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) (@JJPofficial) May 9, 2024

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has asserted that his government is not in any trouble. His predecessor and party colleague M L Khattar also claimed that many MLAs are in touch with the BJP and there is "nothing to worry ".

"The government is not in any trouble, it is working strongly," Saini told reporters in Sirsa when asked to comment on the withdrawal of support.

Former Haryana Deputy CM and JJP JJP leader Dushyant Chautala writes a letter to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya seeking urgent action regarding the present political situation in the state.

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In his letter, he urges the Governor to call for Floor Test immediately to make the… pic.twitter.com/LziU6LVqN4

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

The BJP government, which has the support of two other Independent legislators, is now two short of the majority mark in the 90-member House that has a current strength of 88.