Manohar Lal Khattar stepped down as the Chief Minister of Haryana due to tensions within the ruling coalition of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. A spokesperson for the Haryana government confirmed that Khattar submitted his resignation along with his cabinet to the state’s governor.
The relationship between the BJP and the JJP, led by Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, soured after they couldn’t agree on how to share seats for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. In the 2019 elections, the BJP had secured victory in all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana.
Manohar Lal Khattar Resigns as Haryana CM
Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, along with his cabinet, has submitted their resignations to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya amid speculation of tension within the BJP’s partnership with JJP.
News sources indicate that there’s discord within the BJP-JJP government over how seats should be divided in Haryana before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
It’s reported that BJP is hesitant to allocate two seats to the Dushyant Chautala-led party for the upcoming polls and prefers to contest all ten seats independently.
There’s a likelihood that BJP will establish a new government in Haryana with the backing of Independent MLAs.
Based on reports, either BJP MP Nayab Singh Saini from Kurukshetra or Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia are the top contenders to succeed Khattar as the chief minister.
Manohar Lal Khattar Resignation Updates
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asserts it possesses adequate support in the Haryana assembly, boasting 41 MLAs alongside the backing of five independents. This collective tally exceeds the halfway mark of 45 seats.
- Speculation is rife within BJP circles in Chandigarh regarding the potential replacement of Manohar Lal Khattar by State BJP chief Naib Singh Saini.
- Independent MLA Nayan Pal Rawat hinted at a potential fracture in the alliance, but emphasized the continued support of independent MLAs towards the stability of the Khattar-led government.
- Echoing this sentiment, another independent MLA, Dharampal Gonder, affirmed their allegiance to the BJP-led administration.
- Gopal Kanda, representing the Haryana Lokhit Party (HLP), voiced concerns about a possible rupture in the BJP-JJP alliance, suggesting BJP’s capability to secure all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state independently.
- In the 90-member Haryana assembly, BJP’s composition includes 41 MLAs, with additional support from five independent MLAs and HLP’s Gopal Kanda.
- Both BJP and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leadership have convened separate meetings with their respective MLAs. Prior to this, Manohar Lal Khattar is slated to convene a gathering of all BJP ministers at his residence.
- Key BJP figures such as Union Minister Arjun Munda and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb are presently in the state, overseeing the unfolding developments.
- Despite the ongoing discussions and movements, the exact nature of the anticipated changes remains shrouded in ambiguity, with senior party figures refraining from divulging details.
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Manohar Lal Khattar Resigns as Haryana CM FAQs
Q.1. Why did Manohar Lal Khattar resign as Haryana CM?
Ans. Khattar resigned due to tensions within the BJP-JJP coalition over seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Q.2. Who is Dushyant Chautala and how is he involved?
Ans. Dushyant Chautala is the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana and leads the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), a key partner in the ruling coalition.
Q.3. What is the BJP’s stance on seat allocation?
Ans. The BJP reportedly prefers to contest all ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana independently, causing discord with the JJP.
Q.4. Who are the potential successors to Manohar Lal Khattar?
Ans. BJP MPs Nayab Singh Saini and Sanjay Bhatia are among the top contenders to replace Khattar as the Chief Minister of Haryana.
Q.5. What is the current political situation in Haryana?
Ans. With Khattar’s resignation and uncertainties over the coalition’s future, the state’s political landscape is marked by tension and speculation.
