HARYANA ASSEMBLY POLLS EQUALLY IMPORTANT FOR BJP AND CONGRESS

Saffron party seeks historic third term as Congress fights to regain dominance

- NEERAJ MOHAN

Haryana gears up for the October 1 A Assembly elections, the political battleground is heating up with a highstakes contest between the two national rivals-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. For both the parties, this election is more than just a regional power struggle - it's a crucial test of their political strength and strategies.

The BJP, led by Chief Minister Nayab Saini -a strategic replacement of Manohar Lal, is seeking to make history by securing a third consecutive term, despite facing the challenge of double anti-incumbency due to its decade-long hold on both the state and central governments. On the other hand, Congress, which once dominated Haryana, is striving to regain its foothold, even as internal divisions threaten to derail its efforts.