Haryana Diary: ‘Jeet ki jalebi’ for BJP

Ambala: Started as an act of taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the last Assembly elections in Haryana, the distribution of ‘jalebis’ and getting pictures clicked with the sweet is now turning into a tradition among BJP leaders to mark their celebration. Soon after the results are announced, the BJP leaders share their pictures preparing, distributing and enjoying ‘jalebis’ with party workers. The ‘jeet ke ladoo’ are being gradually replaced by ‘jeet ki jalebi’ in Haryana.

State BJP cadre on cloud nine

Rohtak: After Haryana, the BJP’s historical victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has energised party workers across the state. Many BJP leaders and workers from the state actively campaigned for the party candidates in Delhi, even staying there during the elections. With the announcement of upcoming urban local body elections in Haryana, the party leadership now seems to be confident of a strong performance. “The enthusiasm among BJP workers is high, and they are eager to build on the recent success as they head into these local polls,” said a local BJP leader.

Tussle over mayoral post likely

Faridabad: The BJP’s stellar performance in the Delhi elections seems to have boosted the morale of the BJP camp here, especially that of ticket aspirants, for the civic body elections due on March 2. Local leaders believe that the BJP ticket would guarantee victory in view of the back-to-back wins in the state and Delhi. With the swelling number of ticket aspirants, there’s a possibility of tussle within the ruling party over the selection of the candidate for the mayor’s post. Political analysts say two former ministers and three sitting ministers, including a Union Minister, will make all efforts to have their say by getting their own candidate elected to the post.

BJP gets cracking in Karnal

Karnal: BJP leaders and workers have got cracking for the elections to the Karnal Municipal Corporation (KMC), as well as for the chairpersons and councillors in Indri and Nilokheri and the byelection for the Assandh chairperson’s post. Around 155 persons have applied for the posts of councillors and 17 for the mayoral post in Karnal. BJP leaders are confident of victory, while the Congress has yet to collect biodata, having held only one meeting so far. In contrast, the BJP is actively conducting daily meetings.