JJP MLA Ramkaran Kala Joins Congress Ahead of Elections

The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) in Haryana is facing significant challenges ahead of the October 1 Assembly polls, as several of its MLAs, including Ramkaran Kala from Shahabad, have defected to the Congress party. This mass exodus, fueled by dissatisfaction and personal reasons, has left the JJP with only three supporting MLAs, diminishing its political standing. Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomed the new Congress members, claiming that a 'Congress wave' is sweeping through Haryana and that the party is poised to reclaim power. Additionally, various leaders from both the BJP and JJP have joined Congress, with party officials asserting that public support for their programs is growing. The JJP's decline is further compounded by the diminishing influence of Jat parties, with many Jat voters likely consolidating behind Congress rather than splitting their votes. The situation poses a serious threat to the ruling BJP's hold on Haryana as anti-incumbency sentiments rise among the electorate.