Rao Inderjit Singh Open to Becoming Haryana's Chief Minister

The Haryana Story brings you an exclusive report on the latest political developments in Haryana. In a surprising turn of events, Rao Inderjit Singh, a seasoned politician and current Union Minister of State, has expressed his openness to becoming Haryana's next Chief Minister. This statement has stirred the political waters in the state, especially considering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had previously announced Nayab Singh Saini as their Chief Ministerial candidate.

A Veteran's Ambition

Rao Inderjit Singh, a six-time Member of Parliament, shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with The Tribune. While he hasn't directly asked for the Chief Minister's position, he believes he's a deserving candidate. "Given my stature, achievement, and political performance, I think I am a deserving candidate," Singh stated. He added that he has been a worthy contender since 2014 and wouldn't refuse if the party offered him the position.

The Ahirwal Factor

Singh's statement has given hope to the Ahirwal region, which hasn't seen a Chief Minister since Rao Birender Singh, Rao Inderjit's father, held the position briefly. The Ahirwal community has long supported Singh's candidacy, hoping for representation at the highest level of state government.

BJP's Internal Dynamics

Singh's willingness to take on the Chief Minister's role highlights some interesting dynamics within the BJP. He mentioned that some sections of the state leadership believe the Chief Minister should come from the party's original core group. Singh, who joined the BJP in 2014, is sometimes seen as an "outsider" or "import" by these sections.

However, Singh argues that leaders like him have significantly contributed to the BJP's success in Haryana. "The outsiders or imports, as they call us, changed the fate of the party in Haryana by giving them wins in regions like Ahirwal where they had minimal presence," he explained.

The Road Ahead

As Haryana prepares for its upcoming Assembly elections, Singh's statement adds a new dimension to the political landscape. While the BJP had announced Nayab Singh Saini as their Chief Ministerial candidate after the Lok Sabha elections, Rao Inderjit Singh suggests that this announcement is open to interpretation. 

"To be precise, it was said we would go to the Vidhan Sabha elections under the leadership of Nayab Saini. It entirely depends on how you choose to decipher it," Singh commented. He emphasized that in the BJP, a democratic party, everyone is free to seek a position, and the final decision rests with the party's central high command.

The Haryana Story will continue to monitor this developing situation as the state moves closer to its Assembly elections. The coming weeks may reveal more about the BJP's strategy and whether Rao Inderjit Singh's candidacy gains further traction within the party and among voters.