Haryana is in political turmoil after three independent MLAs withdrew their support for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, and its former coalition partner, the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), offered support to the Congress to form an alternative government.
As the State continues to witness breakneck political developments, 36-year-old Dushyant Chautala, leader of the JJP who became the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana in 2019, is now facing a stiff task of keeping his flock of 10 legislators together, and fighting to stay relevant in the State’s politics. His political acumen and leadership skills are at the test in the midst of the Lok Sabha election and in the run-up to the Assembly election, which is due to be held in October-November this year.
To bring down the government led by his old ally, the BJP, Mr. Chautala has offered support for the Congress from “outside”. He has also asked Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to call for an immediate ‘floor test’ to determine the majority of the government.
