In the midst of the political turmoil in Haryana, former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar responded stating that there is an electoral atmosphere in the country. Where we stand is not affected by who goes where; many legislators are in contact with us. Thus, there is no cause for concern.
The former Chief Minister emphasized that there is no need to worry about who will do what and when. The election will continue for a long time.
Tensions rose in the Haryana government on Tuesday when three independent MLAs retracted their support from the BJP. Among these independents are Pundri representative Randhir Golan, Nilokheri's Dharampal Gondar, and Somvir Sangwan from Charkhi Dadri who also extended their support to Congress after withdrawing from the BJP.
In the presence of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and state Congress president Uday Bhan, the three MLAs announced their withdrawal of support during a press conference, criticizing the BJP for not involving them in any programs and expressing that the Congress party considers the welfare of the poor and farmers.
It is to be noted that Naib Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana on March 12th, while a no-confidence motion was brought by Bhupinder Singh Hooda on March 13th.
Does BJP now have only 40 legislators?
Haryana Congress president Uday Bhan claims that three independent MLAs—Somvir Sangwan, Randhir Singh Golan, and Dharampal Gondar—have withdrawn their support from the BJP and backed Congress. He also points out that of the 90 seats in the Haryana Assembly, 88 are currently filled, with BJP occupying 40 of them. While the BJP government previously enjoyed the support of JJP legislators and independents, now the JJP and the three independents have rescinded their support.
Is the BJP Government Facing a Major Crisis?
The question arises whether the government faces a significant crisis following the withdrawal of support by three independents, or if the government has entered a minority status. The answer is no due to the BJP still securing the support of 45 legislators, including 40 from their own party and five independents. It also remains unlikely that Congress can form a government because despite their 30 members gaining three more does not afford them a majority, and the JJP's 10 members are currently not leaning towards Congress.
