Kalanwali ex-MLA leaves BJP, joins Congress

The Congress has got a boost in Sirsa district as former Kalanwali MLA Balkaur Singh left the BJP and joined Congress on Saturday along with his supporters. Block chairman, Zila Parishad members and 40 Sarpanches and former Sarpanches, who came with him, expressed faith in the Congress.

All of them joined the Congress in presence of former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress state president Udai Bhan. Congress MLA and candidate from Kalanwali Sheeshpal Singh was also present.

Hooda said Balkaur Singh has taken the right decision at the right time. “This decision of his will oust the BJP from power and increase the majority of the Congress. He and his colleagues will be given full respect in the Congress,” he stated.

Bhan also welcomed them to the party and said the BJP has spoiled the atmosphere of Haryana and built walls of hatred. “Today, due to the anti-people policies of the BJP rule, all sections including farmers, wrestlers and soldiers are troubled. This time, the public will uproot the BJP and show it the way out of power,” he said.