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The upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, scheduled for October 1, 2024, have witnessed a significant political development with the formation of a pre-poll alliance between the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Chandra Shekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram). This alliance aims to tap into the political landscape of the state, which is poised for a high-stakes contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress, and regional players like the JJP and the INLD.
The JJP, an offshoot of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), will contest 70 out of the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana, while the Azad Samaj Party will contest the remaining 20. The alliance was announced by Dushyant Chautala, leader of the JJP, in Delhi on Tuesday. Both Chautala and Azad have pledged to fight for the rights and welfare of farmers and to form a “government of the youth” if they come to power.
The alliance between the JJP and the Azad Samaj Party is a strategic move that seeks to capitalize on the political dynamics in Haryana. The JJP, led by Dushyant Chautala, has been trying to establish itself as a viable alternative to the BJP and the Congress in the state. The Azad Samaj Party, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant to the political scene, but it is hoping to leverage the support of the Dalit and backward communities. This alliance could potentially benefit both parties by expanding their reach and voter base.
The JJP and the Azad Samaj Party are not the only regional parties contesting the Haryana elections. The INLD, led by former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, is also vying for power. The INLD, like the JJP, draws its support primarily from the Jat community, which constitutes a significant portion of the state's population. However, the INLD is facing internal divisions and a decline in its popularity in recent years. The Congress, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, is also hoping to regain power in the state. However, the Congress has been struggling to maintain its support base in Haryana.
The BJP, which is currently in power, is aiming for a third consecutive term in office. The party is banking on its performance at the national level, its pro-development agenda, and its strong organizational structure. The BJP has been successful in expanding its support base beyond its traditional Hindu voter base and has made inroads into the Jat community, which is traditionally considered a stronghold of the INLD and the JJP. The BJP is also hoping to benefit from the infighting within the INLD and the JJP.
The upcoming Haryana Assembly elections are likely to be a closely fought contest. The BJP is facing a strong challenge from the Congress, the INLD, the JJP, and the Azad Samaj Party. The outcome of the elections will depend on a number of factors, including the performance of the incumbent government, the popularity of the various political parties, and the ability of the parties to mobilize their respective voter bases. The elections will also be a test of the strength of regional parties in Haryana, and they could have significant implications for the national political landscape.
Source: Dushyant Chautala's JJP, Chandra Shekhar Azad's Party Join Hands For Haryana Polls