Nearly a month after BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma’s remarks against former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan Lal sparked controversy, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s visit to the Delhi residence of former Hisar MP Kuldeep Bishnoi is being viewed as a move to ease tensions and mend strained relations within the party.
In a video posted by Bhajan Lal’s son, Kuldeep, the CM is seen warmly embracing Kuldeep, who is accompanied by his son, former Adampur MLA Bhavya Bishnoi and Nalwa MLA Randhir Panihar.
Kuldeep also shared photographs, indicating that the CM had lunch with the family.
In his social media post, Kuldeep described Saini as a humble and soft-spoken leader and added that during the meeting, meaningful discussions on family matters as well as various political issues were held.
Saini’s visit comes just two days before the death anniversary of former Chief Minister Bhajan Lal on June 3.
Political sources said Kuldeep had been preparing for a major show of strength on the occasion, as supporters of Bhajan Lal expected to gather from Haryana and neighbouring states.
Notably, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma had sparked controversy with her remarks at a public meeting in Panchkula during the Urban Local Bodies elections.
The comments drew strong criticism from Kuldeep Bishnoi and his supporters, prompting Sharma to issue an apology. She later maintained that her remarks had been taken out of context and misrepresented by a section of social media.
