After submitting their resignations to Governor Bandaru Dattatreyar, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Cabinet raised questions on the future of the BJP-JJP alliance. The Khattar-led government has garnered backing from independent MLAs such as Nayan Pal Rawat and Dharampal Gonder, while Gopal Kanda of the Haryana Lokhit Party (HLP) has hinted at a possible breakup in the alliance. The BJP is negotiating the state's changing political landscape with the help of Independent and HLP MLAs, and it has 41 MLAs.
#WATCH | BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar leaves from Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh after resigning as CM of Haryana
CM Khattar and his cabinet submitted their resignations to state Governor Bandaru Dattatreya. pic.twitter.com/UaGDECkk5L— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024
Alliance dynamics
BJP's Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Haryana Chief Minister
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/kbL1pQMsEg#BJP #NayabSinghSaini #Haryana #CM pic.twitter.com/JDNgwNlLxb— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) March 12, 2024
The BJP-JJP alliance in Haryana has faced challenges over seat sharing for upcoming elections, leading to uncertainty about its future. Independent MLAs have played a crucial role in supporting the current government, with conflicting statements about the alliance's stability. The JJP's meeting in Delhi and Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala's actions indicate a potential rift in the alliance.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says "Our newly formed cabinet wants to thank former CM Manohar Lal Khattar. He has given Haryana a new direction and has given the best example of good governance. He did development work in the state without any… pic.twitter.com/jlQyAUWgpK— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024
Haryana's next chief minister
#WATCH | Chandigarh: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says "...I want to thank PM Modi, party president JP Nadda, Union HM Amit Shah, and other senior leaders of the party for giving me this responsibility. We will work for the development of the state. We have asked the Speaker to… pic.twitter.com/gflbS64ZVs— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024
With Khattar stepping down, OBC politician and Kurukshetra MP Nayab Singh Saini has been selected to take over as Haryana's next chief minister. The choice of Saini is perceived as a calculated attempt to quell anti-incumbency emotions and gather support from the Saini community, which is powerful in a number of districts. His political background, which includes previous cabinet positions and election wins, establishes him as a significant player in the political climate of the state.
Community dynamics
The support of Jats, a significant community in Haryana, is divided among various political parties like the Congress, JJP, and INLD. Saini's appointment as Chief Minister reflects efforts to appeal to the Saini community, which forms around 8% of the state's population. His past roles within the BJP and electoral successes underscore his ability to mobilise support across different demographics.
At the end
The political developments in Haryana, including the resignation of Manohar Lal Khattar and the selection of Nayab Singh Saini as the new Chief Minister, signal a period of transition and realignment within the state's political landscape. The dynamics of alliances, community support, and leadership changes will shape the upcoming elections and governance in Haryana. As the BJP navigates these shifts, the role of independent MLAs and the response of key communities like the Sainis will be crucial in determining the state's political future.
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