Ambala: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij has advised the leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party to reconsider their party’s name while exercising their democratic right to protest. In a post on X, Vij said a cockroach is considered a filthy insect and is often crushed at first sight. While affirming that everyone in a democracy has the right to voice their concerns and agitate peacefully, he suggested that the party should adopt a more respectable name.
Satish Poonia’s comment sparks political buzz
Gurugram: A light-hearted comment by Haryana BJP incharge Satish Poonia has set political circles abuzz. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of newly appointed state BJP chief Archana Gupta, Poonia, in the presence of Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, joked that “Rao sahib’s blessings do not come easily, but today he himself bestowed them.” Though many viewed it as friendly banter, political observers interpreted the remark as a subtle reference to evolving power dynamics within the state BJP, particularly in south Haryana.
Officials pulled up over missing soil health card
Karnal: Union Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur expressed displeasure after a farmer complained that he had not received his soil health card during a programme in Kachwa village under the Centre’s “Khet Bachao Abhiyan.” Thakur immediately sought an explanation from the ICAR official concerned and warned against delays in delivering farmer-centric services, stressing that welfare schemes must reach beneficiaries without bureaucratic hurdles.
Rishi Pal’s entry to BJP triggers ticket talk
Yamunanagar: Political activity has intensified in the Sadhaura Assembly segment following the induction of Rishi Pal, husband of Congress MLA Renu Bala, into the BJP. He joined the party in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at a programme in Vyaspur. With Rishi Pal regarded as an influential figure in the constituency, his move has fuelled speculation over the BJP’s possible candidate for the reserved Sadhaura seat in the 2029 Assembly elections, where several leaders are expected to stake their claim.
BJP, Congress crack down on rebels in Sonepat
Sonepat: Even after securing victory in the Municipal Corporation elections, the BJP has moved to tighten party discipline by initiating action against eight rebel candidates who contested against official nominees. The Congress has followed suit, proceeding against two members accused of anti-party activities and making derogatory remarks against senior leaders. The action by both parties is being viewed as a strong message that indiscipline will not be tolerated, regardless of electoral outcomes.
