BJP wins major haryana municipal elections. Congress faces defeat in key areas. Low voter turnout reported. Triple engine govt aims to fulfil promises.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a significant victory in the Haryana municipal elections, winning nine out of ten mayoral positions. The Congress party faced a setback, failing to win any seats. The elections, held on March 2nd and 9th, included polls for mayoral posts in Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Gurugram, and Manesar, as well as by-polls in Ambala and Sonipat. Voting also took place for 21 municipal committees.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the win, attributing it to the public’s approval of the “triple-engine” government. He stated that this government would play a crucial role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
Key Victories for BJP
The BJP’s victories included key cities such as Gurugram and Rohtak. Rohtak is considered a stronghold of Bhupinder Hooda, a senior Congress leader. In Gurugram, BJP’s Raj Rani defeated Congress’ Seema Pahuja by a significant margin of over one lakh votes. In Rohtak, BJP’s Ram Avtar secured victory with over one lakh votes, while Congress’ Surajmal Kiloi came in second.
- Ambala: BJP’s Shailja Sachdeva defeated Congress’ Amisha Chawla.
- Faridabad: BJP’s Parveen Joshi defeated Congress’ Lata Rani.
- Hisar: BJP’s Praveen Popli defeated Congress’ Krishan Singla.
- Karnal: BJP’s Renu Bala Gupta defeated Congress’ Manoj Wadhwa.
- Panipat: BJP’s Komal Saini defeated Congress’ Savita Garg.
- Sonipat: BJP’s Rajiv Jain defeated Congress’ Komal Dewan.
- Yamunanagar: BJP’s Suman defeated Congress’ Kirna Devi.
In Manesar, an independent candidate, Dr. Inderjit Yadav, a former BJP leader, won the mayoral post.
Congress’ Reaction
Bhupinder Hooda acknowledged the defeat but downplayed its significance, stating that municipal corporation results would not significantly impact the Congress. He noted that the Congress had not held these seats previously.
Political Context
The Congress contested the state civic polls using its own symbol for the first time. The BJP deployed prominent leaders, including Chief Ministers Nayab Saini and Rekha Gupta, for campaigning. The Congress responded with leaders such as Sachin Pilot and Bhupinder Hooda.
Voter turnout was notably low, with only 41% participation compared to 68% in the Assembly election.
Several ward members were elected unopposed, including representatives from Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, and Yamunanagar.
Statements from Leaders
Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda promised further development for the state following the election results.
Chief Minister Nayab Saini emphasized that the “triple-engine” government would work towards the upliftment of the people and fulfill its promises. He credited the BJP’s victory to the developmental work undertaken by the government.
Impact and Analysis
The BJP’s strong performance, particularly in urban areas like Gurugram, demonstrates its continued dominance in Haryana’s political landscape. The minimal participation of regional parties like INLD, AAP, and JJP reflects their struggles since the Assembly polls.
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