Haryana's Lal Families Dominate Polls: 13 Candidates from 3 Families

The Haryana Story brings you an exclusive report on the intriguing family dynamics playing out in the state's upcoming assembly elections. The legacy of Haryana's three 'Lals' - Devi Lal, Bansi Lal, and Bhajan Lal - continues to dominate the political landscape, with 13 of their descendants vying for power across various constituencies.

The Three Lals: A Political Legacy

Since Haryana's formation, these three families have been instrumental in shaping the state's political narrative. Devi Lal served as Deputy Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of Haryana, while both Bansi Lal and Bhajan Lal held the Chief Minister's office at different times. Their influence has been so pervasive that Haryana's politics is often considered incomplete without mentioning these three families.

Family vs Family: The New Political Battlefield

In an interesting twist, this election sees family members pitted against their own relatives, often representing different political parties.

The Devi Lal Family: Internal Rivalries

The Devi Lal family presents the most fascinating case of intra-family political rivalry. In Dabwali constituency alone, three family members are competing against each other. Aditya Chautala of INLD faces off against his nephews Digvijay Chautala of JJP and Amit Sihag of Congress.

In Rania, grandfather Ranjit Chautala is running as an independent candidate against his grandson Arjun Chautala of INLD. Other family members like Abhay Chautala, Dushyant Chautala, and Sunaina Chautala are also in the fray from different seats.

The Bansi Lal and Bhajan Lal Families: Continuing the Legacy

The Bansi Lal family sees cousin rivalry in the Tosham constituency, with Anirudh Chaudhary of Congress competing against Shruti Chaudhary of BJP. This showcases how political allegiances can shift within families. The Bhajan Lal family has three members contesting in this election, representing different parties and constituencies. Chander Mohan is running on a Congress ticket from Panchkula, while Dudaram and Bhavya Bishnoi are BJP candidates from Fatehabad and Adampur respectively.

Historical Context: The Enduring Impact of the Three Lals 

The influence of these three families has been a constant in Haryana's politics for decades. The Adampur seat, for instance, has been a stronghold of the Bhajan Lal family for 56 years, with Bhajan Lal himself winning the first election from there in 1967. 

This is not the first time these families have competed against each other. Previous elections have seen brothers and cousins running against each other, representing different parties or as independents.

The Haryana Story's analysis reveals that while these political dynasties have been crucial in shaping the state's politics, their internal rivalries and shifting allegiances add a layer of complexity to Haryana's political landscape.

 As the election approaches, it remains to be seen how the legacy of the three Lals will impact voter choices and the overall political outcome in Haryana. The intertwining of family and politics continues to be a defining feature of the state's democratic process, with the descendants of the three Lals playing a central role in this political drama.