Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises
Haryana Congress leaders held protests against the BJP government, citing failures in fulfilling election promises and addressing issues like unemployment and corruption. The opposition party criticized the government's performance two years into its third term.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions and the challenges of governance in the Indian state of Haryana, highlighting the role of opposition parties in holding the ruling party accountable.
Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises left Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt, former MP Ashok Tanwar, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Rao Narendra Singh, and party workers hold black balloons and placards during a protest against the Election Commission of India at Farrukhnagar, in Gurugram, October 17, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6rcxr0/article71608999.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_17_2026_000283B.jpg - Gurugram: Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt, former MP Ashok Tanwar, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Rao Narendra Singh, and party workers hold black balloons and placards during a protest against the Election Commission of India at Farrukhnagar, in Gurugram, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_17_2026_000283B) Deteriorating law and order, farmers’ grievances, unemployment, corruption, poor healthcare services and drug abuse are among other issues.
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