ASSEMBLY POLL 2024: Young guns of Chautala, Kanda, Setia clans set for battle in Sirsa

The political scene in Sirsa is heating up as the younger generation from three influential political families prepares for a high-stake electoral battle. The constituencies of Sirsa, Dabwali and Rania will see a fresh wave of competition as Arjun Chautala and Digvijay Chautala from the Chautala family, Gokul Setia from the Setia family and Dhawal Kanda from the Kanda family will step into the fray. Arjun Chautala, son of Abhay Chautala, is set to make his debut in the Vidhan Sabha elections from the Rania constituency. His entry into the race has generated considerable excitement and is expected to bring a new dynamic to the electoral contest. As a newcomer, Arjun is set to clash with his granduncle and Haryana Energy and Jails Minister Ranjit Singh, who is a brother of Om Prakash Chautala. In Dabwali, the race is equally intense. Digvijay Chautala, son of Ajay Chautala and brother of former Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, is competing Vidhan for the first time. He faces a challenging situation of going up against his uncles Aditya Devilal and Amit Sihag. This family rivalry is likely to add an extra layer of intrigue to the contest in Dabwali.

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Shifting tides in political landscape

• Sirsa, Dabwali and Rania segments will see young leaders stepping into the poll arena
• Arjun Chautala and Digvijay Chautala from the Chautala family, Gokul Setia from the Setia family and Dhawal Kanda from the Kanda family will step into the poll fray
• Arjun Chautala will contest from the Rania constituency on the INLD ticket
• Digvijay Chautala will try his luck from the Dabwali constituency on the JJP ticket
• Dhawal Kanda will be seen in the electoral fray from the Rania constituency on the HLP ticket
• Gokul Setia is expected to contest the election from Sirsa on the Congress ticket

In Sirsa, Gokul Setia is making a strong bid against the current MLA, Gopal Kanda. Setia, who is representing the Congress, brings with him the legacy of his grandfather, Lachhman Das Arora. Arora was a long-serving Congress leader and held multiple terms as an MLA and minister. Setia’s campaign, supported by various local leaders, aims to challenge Kanda’s entrenched position in the region. Adding to the political dynamics, Dhawal Kanda, nephew of Sirsa MLA Gopal Kanda, and son of BJP leader Gobind Kanda, is preparing for his first election. Recently announced by Gopal Kanda, Dhawal will contest from Rania on an HLP ticket. If successful, Dhawal will become the third member of the Kanda family to run for elections, following his uncle Gopal and his father Gobind. With these young leaders stepping into the political arena, the upcoming elections in Sirsa are set to be a significant event. The contest promises to be dynamic and competitive, reflecting the shifting tides in Haryana’s political landscape as these new faces seek to make their mark.