Khattar Wanted to Join Congress, Claims Congress Leader Pawan Khera

In a surprising turn of events, Congress leader Pawan Khera has claimed that former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar attempted to join the Congress party after being removed from his position. This allegation has stirred up political discussions across the state.

Khattar's Alleged Approach to Congress

During a press conference, Pawan Khera, who serves as the chairman of the media and publicity department of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), stated that Khattar was deeply upset following his removal as Chief Minister. According to Khera, Khattar sent messages expressing his desire to join the Congress party, along with some of his associates.

"It couldn't have materialised. It didn't materialise… one of our top leaders will reveal the whole story. Let him deny it," Khera added, challenging Khattar to refute these claims.

BJP's Decision Under Scrutiny

Khera didn't stop at this revelation. He went on to question the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decision to remove Khattar from the Chief Minister's post after nearly a decade in power. The Congress leader pointed out Khattar's noticeable absence from BJP campaign posters, asking why the party had suddenly sidelined him. "Why, after keeping Manohar Lal Khattar in the CM's seat for nine and a half years, was he suddenly removed, and why is his face now missing from the posters?" Khera questioned, noting that the BJP leadership has yet to provide clarity on this matter.

Congress Unity and Dalit Representation

 Addressing allegations of internal discord within the Congress party, Khera dismissed these claims. He acknowledged that some individuals might be upset but emphasized that such misunderstandings were common in any large organization. Khera asserted that the party remains united for the upcoming elections. 

The Congress leader also touched upon the issue of Dalit representation in politics. When questioned about the BJP's portrayal of a Congress leader's dissatisfaction as an insult to Dalits, Khera countered by stating that Dalits had faced the most atrocities during BJP rule. He highlighted that the Congress has appointed four Dalit presidents in its history, compared to the BJP's single Dalit president who was "removed in a humiliating manner." 

As the political landscape in Haryana continues to evolve, these allegations and counter-allegations are likely to play a significant role in shaping public opinion. The Haryana Story will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.