Selja and Chander Mohan Front-Runners for Key Congress Post in Haryana

The Haryana Story brings you an in-depth look at the Congress party's response to their recent electoral defeat in Haryana. The party, which secured 37 seats compared to the BJP's 48, is grappling with internal conflicts and searching for explanations for their loss.

A History of Defeats and Excuses

This marks the third consecutive assembly election loss for Congress in Haryana. In 2014, the party blamed the "Modi wave" for their defeat. In 2019, they pointed to the Pulwama attack as a factor that benefited the BJP. Now, in 2024, some party leaders are citing alleged EVM irregularities as the reason for their loss.

Udaibhan, the Haryana Congress President, claimed that some EVMs with 99% battery charge favored the BJP, while machines with 60-70% charge showed normal results. The party has reported these concerns to the Election Commission.

Internal Divisions and Blame Game

The defeat has exposed factional rifts within the party. Shamsher Gogi, who lost from Assandh seat, stated that "Hooda Congress" lost in Haryana, not the Congress party as a whole. This comment highlights the internal divisions, particularly between supporters of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other factions. 

Kumari Selja, a senior leader, pointed out the lack of coordination within the party. She emphasized the need to understand why people hesitated to form a Congress government despite a seemingly favorable atmosphere.

Leadership Changes on the Horizon

The party is now considering significant changes in its state leadership. There are discussions about appointing new faces for the positions of state president and leader of opposition. The high command is reviewing the reasons for the defeat, and decisions on organizational changes are expected soon.

As The Haryana Story continues to follow this developing situation, it's clear that the Congress party faces a challenging road ahead in rebuilding its organization and regaining voter trust in Haryana.