Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Haryana, has announced that the upcoming October Assembly polls will be his last election. Hooda, who has been a prominent figure in Haryana politics for over two decades, is determined to sign off with a victory and a Congress government in the state.
Hooda's Decision
According to sources, Hooda conveyed his decision to the party leadership during a recent meeting chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Despite his reluctance to publicly discuss his future, Hooda is resolute about retiring from politics after the elections.
Congress' Strategy
The Congress party is gearing up for the elections, with Hooda actively involved in finalizing the strategy with state unit chief Udai Bhan and national general secretary Deepak Babaria. The party is set to resume meetings in districts, covering all 90 Assembly constituencies, with Hooda leading the charge.
Anti-Incumbency Factor
After winning five seats in the recent Lok Sabha polls, the Congress is confident of capitalizing on the anti-incumbency factor against the BJP government, which has been in power for 10 years. Hooda's experience and leadership are expected to play a crucial role in the party's campaign.