Bhupinder Hooda stated he’s assured of a Congress sweep within the upcoming Haryana polls
New Delhi:
The Congress is ready to brush the upcoming Meeting polls in Haryana, veteran chief and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda informed NDTV in an unique interview right this moment. On whether or not he can be Chief Minister once more, the senior chief stated the Congress has an in depth course of to determine such issues and that the excessive command takes the decision after talks with MLAs.
Requested why he’s so assured of a Congress victory within the October 1 election, Mr Hooda stated, “We noticed the indicators within the Lok Sabha election. The individuals have made up their thoughts {that a} Congress authorities could be shaped. We didn’t win any (Lok Sabha) seat within the 2019 election. This time, we received 5 and our vote share went up too.”
The Chief of the Opposition within the Meeting was requested why he’s so assured of a Congress sweep as a result of each the BJP and the Congress received 5 seats every within the 2024 basic election. “Congress received 5 seats, however we misplaced in lots of locations with a slim margin,” he replied.
On what’s the Congress’s benefit on this election, Mr Hooda pointed to the work underneath his authorities earlier than 2014. “Once we left the federal government in 2014, Haryana was forward in per capita earnings, legislation and order, employment and in sports activities. These should not my figures, these are Planning Fee’s figures. And the place have we reached previously 10 years. Haryana in now unsafe, our wrestler daughters have to sit down in protest for justice,” he stated. The Chief Minister was referring to the agitation by the nation’s high wrestlers, together with Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh, over allegations of sexual harassment by BJP chief and former wrestling boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The veteran Congress leaders stated 36 ‘biradari’ — a phrase used to check with all castes and communities in Haryana — are behind the Congress on this election. “Final time, the individuals gave us the duty to remain within the Opposition and we raised their voice.”
On the BJP’s claims of growth, he stated unemployment has tripled underneath their rule. “They noticed they may improve incomes. That didn’t occur however bills tripled. Each part is apprehensive,” Mr Hooda stated.
Hitting again on the ruling get together over its allegations of corruption in opposition to him, Mr Hooda stated a Particular Investigation Staff set as much as probe the costs is but to submit its report. “I can listing so many scams by them. They will solely degree allegations. However the individuals have determined,” he stated.
Because the Congress preps for the large struggle, many see infighting as an enormous impediment within the get together’s street to a superb ballot present. Posters of Congress MP Kumari Selja — thought-about an arch-rival of Mr Hooda — have come up and she or he has stated she needs to contest the state polls. Requested in regards to the infighting angle, Mr Hooda replied, “There isn’t a infighting in Congress. We’re a democratic organisation. There is usually a distinction of opinions. When the get together decides, everybody unites.”
The BJP, in the meantime, has urged the Election Fee to briefly postpone the October 1 polls, citing holidays earlier than and after the election date. Commenting on this, Mr Hooda stated, “The individuals of Haryana are sensible. They will not waste their votes due to holidays.”
The Congress chief additionally responded to the BJP’s allegations of dynasty politics in opposition to him. Mr Hooda’s son Deepender Singh Hooda is a five-time Congress MP. “My grandfather and father had been freedom fighters. I’ve served the individuals and Deepender has achieved the identical. I’m pleased with my household that we’re serving the individuals for 4 generations. That is democracy. Solely those that serve transfer ahead,” he replied.
Requested if AAP contesting the polls can result in a division of votes, he stated, “The alliance we had was on the nationwide ranges. We have now not spoken to them. Right here the struggle is between BJP and Congress.”
The upcoming polls will even be a take a look at for the Dushyant Chautala-led Jannayak Janta Celebration, which pulled up a stunner by profitable 10 seats within the 2019 state polls and went on to affix the BJP-led ruling alliance. The alliance with BJP over, Dushyant Chautala has now stated JJP might be part of the INDIA bloc if it will get respect.
Mr Hooda, nonetheless, dominated out any such plan. “The Congress is succesful and we don’t want it. We have now not spoken to them.”
Requested what number of seats he expects Congress to win, the veteran chief replied, “I do not discuss numbers, however I can say the Congress will kind the federal government with a major majority.”