‘Need more open, consensus-driven approach in House’

Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, industrialist-turned politician Naveen Jindal parted ways with the Congress and joined the BJP, a gamble that paid off. And after a decade-long hiatus, the two-term former Congress MP returned to the lower House for a third time, but this time with lotus in hand.

- Pawan Sharma

How would you describe your first-year experience?

Returning to the Lok Sabha after a decade has been both an honour and an emotional moment. As a third-term MP, this year has been about further deepening my engagement with the people of Kurukshetra and raising their voices in Parliament with renewed resolve. Even when I wasn't actively involved in politics, my connection with Kurukshetra never waned. Development work continued, and ahead of the 2024 elections, people themselves urged me to contest again. Their faith—along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat—motivated me to return to public service.

What was the high point of the year for you personally and your party in the House?

Personally, standing again in the Lok Sabha after 10 years was a deeply emotional moment. This return came with a deeper sense of responsibility and I aspire to deliver. For the party, the 2024 mandate was historic. The people of India reaffirmed their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, entrusting him with a third consecutive term.