Congress gains momentum as BJP faces anti-incumbency, internal divisions

The political landscape in Haryana is undergoing a significant transformation, with the BJP’s decade-long grip on power now facing substantial challenges.

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As the state prepares for the Assembly elections scheduled for October 5 in all 90 seats, the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, is gaining momentum, bolstered by both internal and external factors affecting the BJP’s governance.

The BJP’s dominance in Haryana since 2014 has been consistent, winning all 10 Lok Sabha seats in both the 2014 and 2019 elections and ruling the state for two consecutive terms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity, initially as a proponent of socio-economic development and later as a protector of national security, played a crucial role in the BJP’s electoral success. However, the current political climate indicates growing dissatisfaction with the party’s governance and leadership, particularly under Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.