A win in Haryana could be a morale booster for the Congress in Punjab, Chief of the Opposition within the Punjab Meeting, Partap Singh Bajwa mentioned. In an interview over the cellphone, Mr. Bajwa — who was appointed a senior observer by the occasion’s excessive command , mentioned it was good {that a} tie-up with Aam Aadmi Celebration didn’t pan out within the State. Edited excerpts:
The marketing campaign in Haryana is in its ultimate levels, and you might be speaking a few landslide victory. What are you basing this on?
I’ve travelled extensively throughout Haryana, met a cross-section of individuals and all over the place the temper is evident: the individuals are fed up with the BJP’s incompetence and unkept guarantees. The last-minute change of Chief Minister was a determined try and masks their 10 years of failure. Individuals are not fools and have seen by means of this. They’re decided to vote for actual change.
What about insurgent candidates who’re contesting as Independents? You have been appointed as an observer to pacify them. Have you ever succeeded?
The Congress confronted an issue of a lot. Over 2,500 people utilized for Congress tickets, all desperate to signify the occasion since they know that we’re poised to type the following authorities. Whereas it’s pure that some individuals, who didn’t get tickets, could really feel disenchanted, we now have actively engaged with them to make sure unity. I’ve personally held discussions with many of those aspirants, emphasising the necessity to have a look at the larger image. Many have understood that by supporting the official Congress nominees, they’re contributing to a higher trigger: to free Haryana from 10 years of BJP misrule.
The BJP has accused your occasion of being anti-Dalit, citing the sidelining of Kumari Selja within the marketing campaign. What’s your response?
The BJP’s claims are unfounded and a diversionary tactic to cover their failures. Kumari Selja stays a revered chief throughout the Congress occasion and her contributions to Haryana’s improvement are well-recognised. Our occasion has all the time stood for the uplift and empowerment of marginalised communities, together with Dalits. The Congress is a celebration of inclusion and has constantly championed social justice and the BJP’s give attention to such allegations solely highlights their desperation within the face of our robust, inclusive marketing campaign. The Congress has all the time stood for inclusivity and empowerment, whereas the BJP has solely sought to divide communities for electoral features.
In North India, Congress is in energy solely in Himachal Pradesh. Will a win in Haryana enhance your probabilities in your house State of Punjab as effectively?
Undoubtedly. A win in Haryana would energise the Congress throughout the area, together with in Punjab. Very similar to Haryana, the individuals of Punjab, are uninterested in the divisive, damaging politics of each the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Celebration. In Punjab, we now have already seen how AAP’s misgovernance is damaging the State’s prospects, and the BJP has accomplished nothing however stir up division throughout the nation. A win in Haryana will solidify that momentum in Punjab, setting the stage for us to reclaim the State from AAP’s failures.
So, you might be comfortable that the proposed alliance with AAP in Haryana didn’t work out?
Completely. AAP has proven its true colors in Punjab. It’s a celebration of damaged guarantees and misgovernance. The choice to not ally with AAP in Haryana has solely strengthened our place, giving the voters a transparent selection between Congress’s expertise and development-oriented method, and AAP’s populist stunts which have didn’t ship. The individuals deserve higher than hole guarantees and theatrics, which is all AAP has to supply.
If Congress involves energy in Haryana, will you carry the barricades on the Shambhu border and permit farmers to hold on with their march to Delhi?
The barricades symbolise BJP’s vanity and disrespect for the voice of the farmers. As soon as we come to energy in Haryana, I’m positive that our authorities will take each step that’s pro-farmer.
Revealed – October 03, 2024 12:01 am IST