Reportedly the congress is eyeing a comeback in haryana after 10 years, banking on anti-incumbency against the state’s bjp government and its own relative ascendance since the lok sabha elections earlier this year. The bjp, which changed its chief minister from manohar lal khattar to Nayab Singh saini just months ahead of the assembly elections, is depending on a strategy of splintering key vote banks to retain power and relevance.
Perhaps Modi, congress leaders priyanka gandhi and rahul gandhi among others have led the intense campaigning, which ends on thursday (October 3). Here is all you need to know as the northern state goes to polls on october 5, the results of which will be announced on october 8. National issues are also making some appearances; for instance, when Modi brings up the abrogation of article 370 in kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir and rahul gandhi talks about alleged cronyism. The congress has alleged rampant bribery in providing government jobs. The party has also claimed that not enough jobs were created, saying haryana has the “highest levels of unemployment”.
Moreover the bjp has been insisting that its government was the keenest in haryana when it comes to giving jobs on merit. The party has also listed central schemes targeted at farmers and distressed sections of society among its achievements and offerings.
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