Rebellion in Haryana Congress as 42 disgruntled leaders to run as Independents 2
11/06/2025Internal rebellion shakes the Congress in Haryana, as nepotism accusations fuel dissatisfaction, with over 50 leaders breaking ranks and filing independent nominations.
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The Congress party, which has consistently touted its democratic candidate selection process in Haryana, now finds itself grappling with internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in the state
Despite assurances of prioritising merit in the allocation of tickets, rebellion has surfaced within the party ranks, with several disgruntled members choosing to file nominations as independents.
Reports indicate that discontent is brewing across nearly one-third of the constituencies, placing the Congress leadership in a state of unease.
The situation has been further complicated by the lack of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and with rival parties like Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) aggressively positioning their candidates.
The Congress party, which has consistently touted its democratic candidate selection process in Haryana, now finds itself grappling with internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in the state
Despite assurances of prioritising merit in the allocation of tickets, rebellion has surfaced within the party ranks, with several disgruntled members choosing to file nominations as independents.
Reports indicate that discontent is brewing across nearly one-third of the constituencies, placing the Congress leadership in a state of unease.
The situation has been further complicated by the lack of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and with rival parties like Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) aggressively positioning their candidates.
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The rebellion is widespread. Nearly 56 party members have voiced dissent, and 42 of these have filed nominations as independents or on other party tickets, affecting 30 key constituencies.
Other candidates include Vijay Pratap, son of former minister Mahendra Pratap, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but will contest from Badkhal.
Varinder Singh Rathore, despite having lost three elections in the past, is once again fielded from Gharaunda, while Rao Narender, son of Rao Bansi Singh, has been nominated from Narnaul after coming third in previous elections.
Additionally, Sombir Singh (Sheoran), son-in-law of Bansi Lal, will run from Badhra despite past defeats in Loharu.
The road ahead for Congress looks rocky. The party faces an uphill battle as it attempts to manage internal discord while keeping its hopes alive of toppling the ruling BJP.
The Congress party, which has consistently touted its democratic candidate selection process in Haryana, now finds itself grappling with internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in the state
Despite assurances of prioritising merit in the allocation of tickets, rebellion has surfaced within the party ranks, with several disgruntled members choosing to file nominations as independents.
Reports indicate that discontent is brewing across nearly one-third of the constituencies, placing the Congress leadership in a state of unease.
The situation has been further complicated by the lack of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and with rival parties like Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) aggressively positioning their candidates.
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The Congress party, which has consistently touted its democratic candidate selection process in Haryana, now finds itself grappling with internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in the state
Despite assurances of prioritising merit in the allocation of tickets, rebellion has surfaced within the party ranks, with several disgruntled members choosing to file nominations as independents.
Reports indicate that discontent is brewing across nearly one-third of the constituencies, placing the Congress leadership in a state of unease.
The situation has been further complicated by the lack of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and with rival parties like Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) aggressively positioning their candidates.