‘Sidelined’ Bishnoi flexes muscles on Bhajan Lal’s death anniversary; Haryana BJP leadership makes a bid to placate the family and their supporters
Kuldeep Bishnoi, a BJP leader, announced a potential major decision on the anniversary of his father Bhajan Lal's death, following controversial remarks made by a party MP. The event highlighted the Bhajan Lal family's waning influence in Haryana politics, especially after recent electoral setbacks. In an effort to mend relations, Chief Minister Nayab Saini paid tribute to Bhajan Lal, acknowledging his contributions to the state.
- ▪Kuldeep Bishnoi hinted at a significant decision due to controversial remarks about his father.
- ▪The Bhajan Lal family has seen a decline in political influence in recent years.
- ▪Chief Minister Nayab Saini visited Bhajan Lal's memorial to pay respects and support the family.
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GURUGRAM: Two-time Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Bishnoi on Wednesday in Hisar said that he was planning to take a “very big decision” in the wake of “controversial” remarks by the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma targetting his father, late Chaudhary Bhajan Lal, over a month ago, but refrained from doing so since “politics does not run only on emotions”.He made the claim in an over nine-minute video posted on his “X” account on the 15th death anniversary of former three-time Chief Minister.The “row” had erupted on April 24 when Ms. Sharma, at a campaign rally for the party’s Panchkula mayoral candidate, alleged that Bhajan Lal and his son, Congress MLA Chander Mohan, used to win elections through “badmashi” (hooliganism).
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