Ajay Chautala calls Haryana CM Saini a ‘dummy’

Jannayak Janta Party leader Ajay Singh Chautala criticized Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, labeling him a 'dummy' leader controlled by Union Minister Manohar Lal. The remarks were made during a protest regarding severe drinking water shortages in Chanot village.
Why it matters
This highlights internal political tensions and governance criticisms within the Haryana state administration.
Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) national president Ajay Singh Chautala on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) launched a sharp attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, calling him a “dummy” and alleging that the State government was being run from Delhi by Union Minister Manohar Lal through Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar.
The article focuses on opposition criticism of the ruling party, which is standard political reporting but highlights anti-incumbent sentiment.
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