Haryana Diary: Video of Congress MLA, Rohtak unit chief goes viral

Rohtak: A video of Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra persuading Balwan Ranga, the newly appointed president of the party’s Rohtak Rural unit, to return to a press conference went viral on social media on Sunday. In the clip, Ranga, visibly displeased, is seen sitting in the driver’s seat of his car while Batra and his supporters request him to come back. Ranga had walked out of the event after not being offered a proper seat. Once assured of due respect, he rejoined the conference. Later, Ranga downplayed the incident, saying such matters were common in a family.

Villagers block road over ‘sursuri’ problem

Yamunanagar: Villagers often block roads over issues such as stray cattle and stray dogs, but residents of Topra Kalan village in Yamunanagar district blocked the Kheri Lakhasingh-Yamunanagar road recently over a new kind of problem. They complained of being troubled by a pest called sursuri’(wheat weevil), which was entering their homes in large numbers from the government grain godowns nearby. When Radaur police station SHO reached the protest site, the villagers explained the issue. The blockade was lifted after an official from the godown assured them that pest-control spray would be conducted.

Ambala Cantt politics flows with Tangri

Ambala: In Ambala Cantonment, politics continues to revolve around the Tangri and the damage it causes in colonies and industrial areas during the rainy season. Leaders from both ruling and opposition parties have been visiting the affected areas to express concerns and score political points, while residents continue to wait for compensation and permanent solutions.

Selja’s Karnal visit sparks speculations

Karnal: A visit by Sirsa MP and senior Congress leader Kumari Selja to the residence of party leader Lalit Butana last week has triggered political speculation after several Congress leaders and aides of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda attended the programme. The gathering prompted talk of shifting loyalties within the party amid ongoing rumours of differences with Hooda. While a couple of leaders admitted to changing camps, senior figures strongly dismissed any rift. Former Karnal MLA Sumita Singh and former Indri MLA Rakesh Kamboj clarified that their presence at Butana’s residence was not an act of rebellion. “Meeting Kumari Selja does not mean we have changed our leader,” they said, rejecting speculation of deserting Hooda’s camp.

Ranjit planning to hold big rally

Hisar: Former minister Ranjit Singh, who contested the recent Lok Sabha elections from Hisar on a BJP ticket and later ran as an Independent from Rania in the Assembly polls but lost both, is set to announce his next political move. Sources close to him said he is consulting workers and considering joining a political party. Singh stated he is planning a major rally soon to mobilise his supporters. “I take all my political decisions according to the wishes of my supporters,” he said when asked about his future course. Singh, who won the 2019 Assembly election as an Independent and later served as minister in the BJP-led government, is not aligned with any party at present.