GURGAON: In a significant political development, three of BJP’s five MPs from Haryana have been inducted as central ministers in the third Modi government, emphasizing the party’s strategic focus on the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, along with Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar, were sworn in during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.
Key Appointments and Their Significance
Manohar Lal Khattar, who served as Chief Minister of Haryana for two terms, took oath as a Cabinet minister. His elevation to a central role follows his resignation from state responsibilities as BJP prepares for the Lok Sabha and assembly polls with a new face, Nayab Singh Saini, as Chief Minister. Khattar moved into the Lok Sabha arena from Karnal, defeating Congress candidate Divyanshu Buddhiraja by a significant margin.
Six-time Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh, who held ministerial portfolios in the previous Modi governments, has been appointed as a minister of state (independent charge). Singh has been instrumental in BJP’s election strategies in south Haryana, which comprises 14 assembly seats.
Krishan Pal Gurjar, a three-time MP from Faridabad, has also been included as a minister of state. Known for his influence within his community, Gurjar’s inclusion is seen as a strategic move to bolster the party’s position in the region.
Strategic Focus and Political Implications
Haryana, a state where BJP saw its Lok Sabha tally reduced by half in the recent elections, is now a key focus for the party. The appointments of Khattar, Singh, and Gurjar aim to maintain and strengthen BJP’s influence in the state. A senior BJP functionary noted that these appointments balance caste and regional considerations, crucial for the upcoming assembly elections.
The decision to include three ministers from Haryana, rather than the speculated two, underscores the importance the party places on retaining its political foothold in the state. As BJP navigates coalition politics and regional dynamics, these strategic appointments are expected to shape the party’s approach in the forthcoming assembly polls.
Conclusion
The swearing-in of three Haryana MPs as central ministers, alongside Khattar’s cabinet seat, signals BJP’s determined effort to reinforce its presence and address regional complexities ahead of the assembly elections. This move highlights the party’s commitment to leveraging experienced leaders to secure political stability and development in Haryana.
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