As the Haryana Assembly elections approach, senior BJP leader Anil Vij has staked his claim for the Chief Minister position, citing public demand and his extensive experience as the longest-serving BJP MLA in Haryana. In Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP is focusing on local parties and independents to retain power, with sources indicating that they hold the key to government formation. Ram Madhav, another senior BJP figure, emphasized that the party has established itself as a local entity since 2014 and aims to build trust in the upcoming elections. The elections, set to begin on September 18, are the first following the revocation of Article 370 and the delimitation process, significantly altering representation in the legislative assembly. The BJP is making significant promises to attract voters, including job creation and financial support for women, while navigating the complex dynamics of newly reserved Scheduled Tribe seats. Additionally, the party's strategy includes leveraging the increase in Jammu's representation to maximize electoral gains.