Haryana: Preparations underway in Panchkula for swearing-in ceremony of BJP government
Oct 11, 2024
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], October 11 : After Bharatiya Janata Party's hat trick victory in Haryana, preparations are now underway in Panchkula for the swearing-in ceremony of the next government in the state.
The BJP is set to form its third successive government in Haryana with its 48 legislators in the 90-member Assembly. Three independent MLAs from Haryana, Devender Kadyan, Rajesh Joon and Savitri Jindal have also extended their support to the BJP. The Congress won 37 seats.
Speaking to ANI, BJP leader Sanjay Bhatia said that the date and time of the swearing-in ceremony is yet to be confirmed.
"We have started our preparations. The date and time of the swearing-in ceremony is yet to be confirmed. It will be a big event and smooth arrangements will be made for the people. We have come to know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony. Chief Ministers of nearby states and some Union ministers will also attend it," BJP leader Bhatia said.
On Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party's State president Mohan Lal Badoli blamed Bhupinder Singh Hooda for the loss of the Congress party.
Badoli said, "Hooda (Bhupinder Singh Hooda) is responsible for the loss of the Congress party in Haryana. The Congress candidates will give statements. If you ask them, they will tell you what Hooda has done."
Earlier today, reflecting on Haryana results Congress leader Gehlot said, "...We will go deep into this matter and find out what really happened. The country and the world were seeing that Congress was winning. There was no news of defeat from anywhere, be it exit polls or media... These results were shocking, so it is important to get to the bottom of it... We have also complained to the Election Commission about the EVM machine."