With the BJP all set to form its third successive government in Haryana, Independent MLAs Devender Kadyan and Rajesh Joon wel comed the party into their fold by extending their support.
Defying all exit polls, the BJP on Tuesday crossed the majority mark in the Haryana Assembly by winning 48 seats, a significant rise from the 40 seats secured in 2019 in the 90-member Assembly. The Congress secured 37 seats, while Independents won three.
Ganaur MLA, Independent MLA Devender Kadyan defeated Congress candidate Kuldip Sharma by over 35,000 votes. In fact, Kadyan was earlier a BJP leader, and was expelled from the party immediately before the commencement of Assembly elections as he had filed his nomination as an Independent.
While supporting the BJP, he said that for developing the regions which are in his area, an alignment with the BJP was necessary.
"The public has shown their belief in us, and we can only fulfill their needs by aligning with the party that is forming the government. This is why I have decided to extend my support to the BJP," Kadyan told IANS.
He also appreciated the BJP for its stand against dynastic politics and merit-based opportunities.
"The BJP does not support dynastic politics. The party gives opportunities to people who deserve it," he added.
Kadyan also attacked Congress over its defeat in Haryana, accusing the party of fulfilling false promises.
One of the reasons for Congress defeat in Haryana was the false promises the party made. During the Lok Sabha elections, Congress promised to give money to women in Uttar Pradesh but now the public has seen through this and dismissed the party, "he said.
Rajesh Joon, an Independent MLA from Bahadurgarh, while supporting BJP said that his region needs better development.
"I am extending my support to the BJP in the hope that the development work the party carries out across the state will also be carried out in my region at the same pace," Joon told IANS.
Would he still consider joining BJP?
"If the party brings development to my region, I have no issue in becoming a member."
Joon also said many internal conflicts within Congress had led to its defeat, even issues with ticket distribution.
"The ticket distribution at the party upset many people. It was not done properly," he said.
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