CHANDIGARH: Haryana power play is getting curiouser and curiouser. Former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who is also the Union power minister, has invited “missing in action” Congress MP from Sirsa and senior party leader Kumari Selja to join the BJP.

The buzz over Congress Lok Sabha MP Kumari Selja joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has been prevailing ever since her absence from the party's campaign in Haryana was noticed. The recent remarks made by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini have fueled this speculation,

BJP candidate Anil Vij dismissed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s claims of playing a decisive role in Haryana elections, asserting AAP’s influence has faded. He referenced AAP’s origins and corruption issues.

During a rally at Jhajjar’s Matanhail, former minister Kanta Devi and D Rakesh, who contested the 2019 assembly polls, joined Congress from Bharatiya Janata Party

In response to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's 'kingmaker' remarks, BJP candidate from the Ambala Cantt Assembly seat, Anil Vij, stated that the influence of AAP has faded across the nation. He alleged that while the party was formed during a time when people were rallying against corruption,

BJP leader Babita Phogat has responded to her cousin Vinesh Phogat's criticism of the BJP during her campaign for the Haryana elections. Babita called Vinesh's comments narrow-minded and urged reflection on words used.

Rumours are rife about a rift in the Congress party, with the absence of Selja from Congress' campaigns for the Assembly polls. Selja was also missing during the event to launch the Congress manifesto by Mallikarjun Kharge.

Arvind Kejriwal announced that AAP will be pivotal in forming the next government in Haryana. At a roadshow, he criticized BJP over his arrest and all