Manohar Lal Khattar
| March 14, 2024, 4:49 a.m.
BJP Releases Second List of Candidates for Lok Sabha Election 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024, featuring prominent leaders such as former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, senior ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, and Anurag Thakur. The list includes contenders for various constituencies across India, including Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and others. Notable inclusions are Trivendra Singh Rawat, Nitin Gadkari, Tejasvi Surya, Pankaja Munde, and others. The BJP had earlier released its initial list of over 190 candidates for the parliamentary polls scheduled for April-May.
Read More.| March 14, 2024, 4:41 a.m.
BJP's Surprise Move in Haryana Signals Strategic Shift
The recent change in leadership in Haryana, with Nayab Singh Saini replacing Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister, highlights the BJP's strategic maneuvering ahead of upcoming elections. The move reflects the party's forward planning for both the Assembly and Parliamentary polls, aiming to capitalize on shifting caste dynamics and consolidate non-Jat votes. While the decision has sparked discontent among some party members, the BJP's focus on maintaining electoral advantage underscores its commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a dynamic political landscape.
Read More.| March 12, 2024, 6:58 a.m.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Resigns Amid Alliance Speculation
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has resigned, along with his entire cabinet, amidst speculation of a rift in the ruling BJP-JJP alliance over seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Both the BJP and the JJP have announced plans to contest the polls independently, with the JJP requesting two Lok Sabha seats but only being offered one by the BJP. Mr. Khattar's resignation fuels rumors of his potential Lok Sabha election debut or return as Chief Minister, possibly leading a government supported by independent MLAs and bolstered by defections from the JJP.
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