Omprakash Ashk, Ranchi: The results of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections were declared. In Jammu and Kashmir, Congress will form the government with its ally National Conference, while in Haryana the BJP will form the government on its own. This time BJP remained ahead of the 47 seats it won in 2014. It was believed that there was strong anti-incumbency against BJP due to being in the government for 10 consecutive years. By adding many other recent issues, Congress will definitely defeat BJP. But, this did not happen. Congress’s move backfired. Breaking the tradition, BJP scored a hat-trick of victory. After Haryana, now assembly elections are to be held in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. It remains to be seen what impact the results of Haryana will have on these elections.
Three factors of BJP’s victory in Haryana
How BJP adapted to its adverse conditions in Haryana is a big issue for analysts. Actually, three such factors worked in favor of BJP, about which Congress leaders might never have thought. First of all, BJP maintained trust in its non-Jat voters. Congress, INLD, JJP and other independent candidates battled for Jat votes. This led to division of Jat votes and BJP won. The third reason was the strategy of Congress. BJP realized its shortcomings and weaknesses and rectified them in time. As a result, his government is now going to be formed in Haryana.
BJP also broke the tradition of Haryana
BJP has not only won but has also broken the electoral tradition of Haryana. In the last six decades, no party has returned to power in Haryana for the third time. But, BJP has destroyed this myth also. If we look deeply, the BJP’s move of change in leadership for this made its success easier. BJP had rectified its deficiency in time by making Naib Singh Saini the CM in place of Manohar Khattar. It is believed that if BJP had handed over the throne to Manohar Khattar for the second time, the results of Lok Sabha elections would have been similar to 2014.
Naib Singh Saini’s political stature will increase
After becoming CM, Saini handled the worsening situation with his work and conduct. Now it is certain that Saini will outweigh Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana politics. Manohar Lal Khattar’s reputation was ruined on the same day when he separated Ashok Tanwar from Congress. Not only did he lose the Lok Sabha elections, but the manner in which he changed sides during the elections raises questions on Manohar Khattar’s judgment and selection. However, Khattar will no longer be as effective in Haryana politics as Saini would be. Saini had also said that if BJP fails and does not get favorable numbers, then it will be his responsibility.
India Block’s morale will break in Jharkhand
The results of Jammu and Kashmir are not unexpected. Therefore, it will not affect the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections to be held this year, but the results of Haryana will definitely have a psychological impact in these two states. This will definitely weaken the morale of the ruling India Bloc parties JMM, Congress and RJD in Jharkhand. The arrogance with which Congress was adamant on the condition of making JMM the CM on rotation in Jharkhand, now perhaps it will weaken and step back from the condition. On the question of rotation, seats have not yet been distributed in India Block in Jharkhand, whereas seats have been distributed in NDA and candidates are also to be announced in the next two-four days.