Chautala’s release adds to churn in Haryana politics
The Hindu
Caste calculations and divide in Jat votes could see a realignment between BJP and INLD amid the farmers’ protests
The release of former Haryana Chief Minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supremo Om Prakash Chautala could not have come at more opportune time for his party struggling to keep itself relevant in the State politics. The popularity of Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, who broke away from INLD to float the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) before Assembly election in 2019, has taken a severe beating due to ongoing farmers agitation. The BJP, too, faces opposition from the farmers in its traditional stronghold along the GT Road, presenting a much-needed opportunity for the INLD. Political analysts in the State are unanimous that the return of the old patriarch would boost the party’s sagging morale, but they don’t expect any big turnaround in the party’s fortunes.More Related News