BJP emerged as the single largest party in Haryana.
BJP is likely to form the next government in Haryana after Diwali, as it has emerged as the single largest in state assembly election results for which were declared on Thursday. However, the BJP has fallen short to reach the half-way mark — 46 seats in the 90 member assembly — required to stake claim to form the government.
BJP's Haryana in-charge on Friday said that the party will form the government after Diwali celebrations.
As per sources, at least 5 independent MLAs have already extended unconditional support to the BJP while the party has said that at least 8 independent MLAs have offered support to them.
Speaking to media, Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said, "I am optimistic and we are going to form the government in Haryana.
On being asked when the party will form the government, Khattar said, "Bahot jaldi batayenge aapko," (will inform you very soon).
Haryana verdict 2019 | live updates
20:55 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
Delhi: Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and BJP leader Anurag Thakur & Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) Dushyant Chautala arrive at the residence of Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah.
#WATCH Delhi: Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and BJP leader Anurag Thakur & Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) Dushyant Chautala arrive at the residence of Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah. #HaryanaAssemblyPolls pic.twitter.com/VqiRRxgYO8
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
15:05 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
A total of nine independent MLAs have now extended their written support to BJP as the party mulls option for government formation: These are Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Singh Golan, Dharampal Gondhar, Balraj Kundu, Nanyanpal Rawat, Ranjit Chautala, Gopal Kanda of the Haryana Lokhit Party, Rakesh Daultabad and INLD's Abhay Chautala
14:10 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
"There will be a meeting of the legislative party tomorrow at 11 am in Chandigarh. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and General Secretary Arun Singh will be there as Observers. Leader of legislative party will be elected tomorrow. After that we'll meet Guv to stake claims to form govt in Haryana," said Anil Jain, BJP.
Anil Jain, BJP: There will be a meeting of legislative party tomorrow at 11 am in Chandigarh. FM Sitharaman& GeneralSecy Arun Singh will be there as Observers. Leader of legislative party will be elected tomorrow. After that we'll meet Guv to stake claims to form govt in Haryana. pic.twitter.com/vazIQIjzBQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
13:50 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
Haryana's Independent Winning Candidate Randhir Golan:I was BJP worker for 30 years. I was in BJP, where did I go? BJP is my mother.
Haryana's Independent Winning Candidate Randhir Golan:I was BJP worker for 30 years. I was in BJP, where did I go? BJP is my mother. pic.twitter.com/NssxPVYOeL
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
13:30 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
Somvir Sangwan, an independent winning candidate from Haryana's Dadri constituency on being asked if he will extend support to BJP-led government said, "I have given my support."
Haryana's Independent Winning Candidate Randhir Golan:I was BJP worker for 30 years. I was in BJP, where did I go? BJP is my mother. pic.twitter.com/NssxPVYOeL
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
Somvir Sangwan, Independent Winning Candidate from Haryana's Dadri constituency on being asked if he will extend support to BJP led government: I have given my support. pic.twitter.com/KmhvtCYZDi
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
12:50 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
Haryana Lokhit Party leader Gopal Kanda, the winning candidate from Sirsa (Haryana) assembly constituency said, "All independent candidates have extended their support to Bharatiya Janata Party."
While extending support to the BJP, Gopal Kanda said, "All independent candidates have extended their unconditional support to BJP. My father was associated with RSS since 1926, fought first general elections of the country after independence on Jansangh ticket."
#WATCH Haryana Lokhit Party's Gopal Kanda,candidate from Sirsa assembly seat:All independent candidates have extended their unconditional support to BJP. My father was associated with RSS since 1926,fought 1st general elections of the country after independence on Jansangh ticket pic.twitter.com/FeS9c9Valq
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
12:30 IST | Friday, October 25, 2019
Nayan Pal Rawat, an Independent candidate from Haryana's Prithala assembly constituency has said he extends his support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). I have met JP Nadda Ji.
Nayan Pal Rawat, Independent candidate from Haryana's Prithala assembly constituency: I extend my support to Bharatiya Jananta Party (BJP). I have met JP Nadda Ji. pic.twitter.com/etrYHcCQAj
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
1. Gopal Kanda, independents offer unconditional support to BJP
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As per sources, independents are in touch with the BJP and willing to offer unconditional support to form the government in the state.
Haryana Lokhit Party MLA Gopal Kanda and some other independents MLAs are in touch with the BJP as the party mulls option to form the government with their support since it is falling short of six seats to claim the majority.
Earlier, Gopal Kanda and 5 independent MLAs had met BJP's working president JP Nadda in Delhi. Kanda's brother Gobind has claimed that his brother and independent MLAs will offer unconditional support to the BJP.
Nayan Pal Rawat, Independent candidate from Haryana's Prithala assembly constituency: I extend my support to Bharatiya Jananta Party (BJP). I have met JP Nadda Ji. pic.twitter.com/etrYHcCQAj
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
2. Khattar meets JP Nadda, independents in Delhi
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Manohar Lal Khattar, earlier in day, held closed-door discussions with JP Nadda, BJP Haryana in-charge Anil Jain and other senior party leaders on government formation.
#Haryana CM ML Khattar meets Bharatiya Janata Party Working President JP Nadda in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/rQaFD1sebj
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2019
Meanwhile, Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), which has won 10 seats holds an important key to government formation, as various possibilities exist.
3. PM Modi congratulates Khattar
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Addressing party workers after assembly election results on Thursday, PM Modi said, "The political pundits who are analysing today's election results, Haryana in itself is an exceptional win since these days there have been less instances of winning again after completing a 5-year term."
"Devendra Fadnavis ji and Manohar Lal ji both were first-time chief ministers, they did not even have the experience as ministers. And for five years they kept working for people's welfare and as a result, people have again put their faith in them," PM added.
"In Haryana have seen a 3% increase in our vote share since the last time and we have emerged as the largest party there, I thank the people for this," said BJP President and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
