The BJP-JJP coalition in Haryana teeters on the brink of dissolution as plans emerge to swear in a new set of ministers following the expected formal announcement by Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala about severing ties and exiting the alliance. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar resigned amidst cracks in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ruling coalition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. A Haryana government spokesperson confirmed that Khattar has submitted his resignation letter and the cabinet’s letter to the Haryana governor.
The alliance was established after the 2019 assembly elections when the BJP, falling short of a simple majority with 40 seats, sought support from the Dushyant-led JJP to form the government.
Both the BJP and JJP have scheduled legislature party meetings on Tuesday. The BJP leadership has also contacted six independent MLAs, seeking their support once the alliance disintegrates.
While BJP sources attribute the recent developments to disagreements over seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, experts speculate that the BJP could benefit if the JJP contests elections independently. Observers suggest that the JJP might attract Jat votes traditionally aligned with the Congress, indirectly aiding the BJP.
The impending rift threatens the political landscape in Haryana, leading to uncertainties in the existing power dynamics. The resignation of Chief Minister Khattar signals the culmination of internal strife within the coalition, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a delicate balance in a post-election alliance.
As political manoeuvres unfold, the fate of the BJP-JJP alliance hangs in the balance, with potential repercussions for the upcoming elections and the broader political landscape in Haryana. The state braces for a period of political flux, awaiting the formal announcement that will likely reshape the alliances and strategies in the region.
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