In a significant political shift, several prominent leaders from the BJP have joined the Congress party in Haryana, including Karan Dev Kamboj, the former OBC Morcha state president, and Sukhvinder Mandi, a former MLA. Kamboj cited the BJP's disrespect towards the OBC community and dissatisfaction with the party's current leadership as reasons for his departure. Along with Kamboj, around 200 BJP office-bearers and workers joined Congress, which is positioning itself as a champion of marginalized communities ahead of the October 5 Assembly polls. Meanwhile, in Jammu, the BJP welcomed new members, including Vinod Bhalla, brother of the Congress's PCC working president, claiming it as a boost against Congress's influence in the region. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized the BJP's development agenda and urged voters to support the party to avoid a regression. The contrasting movements in both regions highlight the shifting political alliances as parties prepare for upcoming elections.