Kumari Selja Awaits Congress High Command’s Decision for Haryana CM Post
In New Delhi, as the suspense builds over who will be the Congress Chief Minister candidate in Haryana, MP Kumari Selja, a leading contender, stated that the decision will be made by the ‘high command’. Exit polls suggest Congress is likely to form the government in Haryana, sparking speculation about the CM candidate. Kumari Selja expressed her experience makes her a strong candidate for the role.
“I cannot say anything, neither can anyone else. This will be known after the announcement of High Command. Everyone will accept the decision of High Command. I have already spoken in public domain. High command knows about this. High command will make the decision,” Kumari Selja said.
She also highlighted the impact of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, which she believes has positively changed public perception of him and the party. Selja criticized the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that people are disillusioned with their rule and want change.
“The whole thing changed when Rahul Gandhi took Yatra. People’s perceptions about Rahul Gandhi, perception about Congress and perception about BJP has changed. That’s why you saw how in Lok Sabha BJP seats came down. Today Rahul ji is the accepted leader for those who don’t have a voice, for those issues which are not raises or allowed to be raised. Every section trusts Rahul Gandhi, Whole environment is created in country and Haryana. Congress is there for Haryanvi people to form the government,” Selja said.
Exit poll predictions indicate Congress may win more than 50 seats, with Kumari Selja confident the party will secure over 60 out of 90 seats. The TV-Today C voter projection suggests Congress could win 50-58 seats, while BJP might secure 20-28 seats. Others could win 10-16 seats. The majority mark in the 90-member assembly is 46. According to Republic TV-Matrize poll, Congress might get 55-62 seats, while BJP could win 18-24 seats. The single-phase polling in Haryana concluded with a 65.65% voter turnout.
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Kumari Selja -: Kumari Selja is a politician from the Congress party in India. She is a Member of Parliament (MP) and is being considered for the Chief Minister position in Haryana.
Congress High Command -: The Congress High Command refers to the top leaders of the Indian National Congress party. They make important decisions about the party’s strategies and leadership roles.
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a Prime Minister but for a state. They are responsible for the administration and governance of the state.
Exit polls -: Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after people have voted in an election. They predict the outcome of the election based on the responses of voters.
Bharat Jodo Yatra -: Bharat Jodo Yatra is a campaign led by Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Congress party. It aims to unite people across India and improve the party’s image and support.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party at the national level.
Haryana -: Haryana is a state in northern India. It is known for its agriculture and is part of the National Capital Region near Delhi.
65.65% turnout -: A 65.65% turnout means that 65.65% of eligible voters in Haryana participated in the election. This percentage shows how many people voted compared to those who could vote.
