The meeting of Abhay Singh Chautala and Gopal Kanda on September 12 at Shri Tara Baba’s hut near Ramnagariya village in Sirsa changed the entire atmosphere of Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. With this meeting, Indian National Lok Dal got the support of Haryana Lokhit Party after BSP. Actually, in Haryana Assembly Elections 2024, voting is on October 5 and counting of votes is on October 8. In this election, the entire ‘political game’ of Haryana Congress is going to be spoiled.
Abhay Singh Chautala, a well-known Jat leader of the state and the face of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), is gearing up for a comeback in the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. Abhay Singh Chautala is focused on regaining the old dominance of INLD in Haryana. Political experts are seeing the alliance of INLD with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Haryana Lokhit Party (HLP) in Haryana elections 2024 as a masterstroke. The objective of this alliance is to unite the votes of both Jats and Scheduled Castes (SC), so that a lump sum vote can be taken in Haryana, especially in the Bagar region.
Strategic Alliances
INLD is sure to benefit from the alliance with Lokhit Party from the rural and agricultural Jat community, while BSP will benefit from its strong hold among SC voters. Those who know Haryana politics are seeing this alliance as a big political force, which can fulfill the expectations of the voters of this region. Earlier, the only option before voters in the Bagar region was the Indian National Congress (INC). Therefore, they used to hold the hand of Congress out of compulsion, but now the rise of INLD has created new political equations.
However, with the rise of the INLD and the support of key regional players like Gopal Kanda from Sirsa, this alliance has the potential to significantly change the political landscape. The alleged neglect of the Bagar region by the Congress during Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s tenure has further fuelled this shift. The INLD-BSP-HLP alliance is now seen as a strong force that is in sync with local aspirations, making it an attractive option for voters.
INLD, once a dominant force in Haryana politics, has lost its stronghold over the years. However, INLD has become active again, ready to make its presence felt in at least 30 seats in the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. INLD in Haryana has restructured its organisation and reconnected with its core voter base. This renewed focus is aimed at restoring its influence and ensuring a strong performance in the upcoming elections.
This strategic move is designed to tap into both historical loyalties and current voter sentiments, allowing the INLD to emerge as a significant player once again. The alliance not only strengthens their voter base but also creates new opportunities for political gains. With these efforts, Abhay Singh Chautala and his party are set to regain their position in Haryana politics. The upcoming elections will be crucial in determining whether this strategy succeeds or not.
