Savitri Jindal and Two Other Independent MLAs Extend Support to BJP in Haryana Assembly Elections

In a significant development in the Haryana Assembly elections, India's richest woman Savitri Jindal and two other independent MLAs have agreed to extend their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move has boosted the BJP's strength in the 90-member assembly to 51, ensuring the party's third consecutive term in power.

Savitri Jindal, who won the Hisar assembly seat as an independent candidate, defeated her nearest rival and Congress candidate Ram Niwas Rana by a margin of 18,941 votes. Jindal, who is also the mother of BJP MP Naveen Jindal, had earlier been part of the Congress but parted ways in March when her son switched sides. She later joined the BJP but chose to contest as an independent after the BJP fielded Kamal Gupta from Hisar.

The other two independent MLAs who have extended their support to the BJP are Devender Kadyan and Rajesh Joon. Devender Kadyan, who fought from the Ganaur constituency in Sonipat, defeated his nearest Congress rival Kuldeep Sharma by a margin of 35,209 votes. Rajesh Joon won from the Bahadurgarh seat in the Jhajjar district, defeating his nearest BJP rival Dinesh Kaushik.

Reasons Behind the Support

Savitri Jindal has stated that she decided to extend her support to the BJP for the development of Hisar. She expressed her desire to see Hisar become a beautiful city and emphasized the need for development in the constituency. This decision was made after meetings with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who are in charge of Haryana BJP's election management committee.

Devender Kadyan, who was a BJP rebel, also cited his association with the BJP and the motivation from his workers to support the party. Rajesh Joon, who was a Congress rebel, mentioned that he has always been associated with the BJP and decided to support the party for the development of his constituency.

Impact on Haryana Assembly Elections

The BJP won 48 seats in the 90-member assembly, just two above the majority mark of 46. The Congress, which won 37 seats, has refused to accept the results and alleged irregularities in the counting process. Despite this, the BJP's victory and the support from independent MLAs have solidified its position in Haryana politics.

The Legislative Assembly in Haryana has 90 members, and 46 seats are required for a party or alliance to stake claim on forming the government. With the support of Savitri Jindal and two other independents, the BJP is well-positioned to form its government for the third consecutive term.

Conclusion

The decision by Savitri Jindal and two other independent MLAs to support the BJP marks a significant milestone in Haryana's political landscape. This move not only boosts the BJP's strength in the assembly but also underscores the party's ability to attract support from diverse political backgrounds. As Haryana prepares for another term under BJP rule, this development is set to shape the future of state politics.