Haryana Assembly Polls: Parties Court Key Voter Blocks

The Haryana Assembly elections are heating up as the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Azad Samaj Party (ASP) announce their first list of candidates, including former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala from Uchana Kalan. Meanwhile, Congress gains momentum with the joining of Gokul Setia, a strongman from Sirsa, despite facing backlash over his past associations with gangsters. With approximately 16 lakh migrant voters from states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, political parties are actively courting this demographic to secure their votes. Unemployment remains a critical issue, with opposition parties criticizing the ruling BJP for a reported unemployment rate of 37.4%, while the BJP disputes these figures, claiming a much lower rate. Voters in constituencies like Indri are also expressing concerns about job opportunities in light of these elections. Both the BJP and Congress are ramping up efforts to engage with influential voter groups to enhance their electoral prospects.