Seasoned Congressman and former Chief Minister of Haryana, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, emphasized on Saturday that the Congress party upholds an ethos of inclusivity, shunning caste divisions and ensuring holistic progress for all strata of society.
In a conversation with journalists, the former Chief Minister underscored the Congress's stance as a party devoid of caste prejudices, adamantly opposed to the propagation of politics based on caste affiliations.
Hooda portrayed the Congress as a collective entity transcending caste boundaries, a narrative that seemingly diverges from the central leadership's inclination towards caste-centric electoral strategies.
It's noteworthy that the Congress leadership under Rahul Gandhi has actively advocated for a caste census, advocating for equitable rights based on population representation.
Hooda's assertions follow closely after Anand Sharma, a member of the Congress Working Committee, expressed skepticism regarding the party's stance on caste-based census, considering it a departure from the legacies of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.
Additionally, Hooda disclosed that numerous political parties, including the Loktantra Suraksha Party in Haryana led by Rajkumar Saini, have approached the Congress, expressing willingness to support the broader alliance for India's progress.
Confident in the Congress's potential to sway both parliamentary and state elections in Haryana, Hooda predicted a resurgence of the grand old party propelled by public backing.
He anticipated a diminished electoral performance by the BJP, dismissing their attempts at damage control as futile in the face of widespread desire for change within the state.
Promising substantial reforms if returned to power, Hooda pledged to enact a law ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, alongside commitments to waive farm loans and provide financial relief to senior citizens.
Furthermore, he pledged to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme, offer free electricity to households consuming up to 300 units, and reiterated confidence in the electorate's discernment to hold the ruling alliance accountable for their actions.
Hooda criticized the opportunistic dissolution of the BJP-JJP alliance ahead of the elections, labeling it a maneuver for political advantage, particularly evident during the recent Trust vote in the Assembly.
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