NEW DELHI: Congress MP Kumari Shelja expressed strong support for Kalka assembly seat candidate Pradeep Chaudhary , confident that he will win in the upcoming elections despite various challenges. Speaking on Sunday while campaigning, Shelja highlighted Chaudhary’s commitment to the public, saying, “Congress candidate from Kalka, Pradeep Chaudhary, has faced a lot of challenges... He always stood with the public... BJP has always conspired against Congress leaders... I am confident that people will vote for the Congress candidate in large numbers."
Pradeep Chaudhary, who previously secured the Kalka seat in the 2019 Assembly polls , defeating BJP’s Latika Sharma by a 4.7% margin, is once again Congress’ choice for the constituency.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Congress faces internal strife ahead of the elections. State Congress Chief Udai Bhan has urged stern action against nine party rebels contesting against official nominees or supporting candidates from other parties. In a letter to AICC secretary and Haryana co-incharge Manoj Chauhan, Bhan labeled these rebels' activities as "anti-party" and recommended their expulsion. Among those named are Sharda Rathore, Rohita Revri, and Satbir Bhana.
The Congress party also unveiled its manifesto, which promises major reforms, including 300 units of free electricity, free medical treatment up to ?25 lakh for every family, and ?2000 per month for women aged 18-60. Additional pledges include a minimum support price (MSP) guarantee for farmers and conducting a caste census.
Haryana goes to the polls on October 5, with the results set to be announced on October 8. In the 2019 elections, BJP emerged as the largest party with 40 seats, while Congress secured 30.
Pradeep Chaudhary, who previously secured the Kalka seat in the 2019 Assembly polls , defeating BJP’s Latika Sharma by a 4.7% margin, is once again Congress’ choice for the constituency.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Congress faces internal strife ahead of the elections. State Congress Chief Udai Bhan has urged stern action against nine party rebels contesting against official nominees or supporting candidates from other parties. In a letter to AICC secretary and Haryana co-incharge Manoj Chauhan, Bhan labeled these rebels' activities as "anti-party" and recommended their expulsion. Among those named are Sharda Rathore, Rohita Revri, and Satbir Bhana.
The Congress party also unveiled its manifesto, which promises major reforms, including 300 units of free electricity, free medical treatment up to ?25 lakh for every family, and ?2000 per month for women aged 18-60. Additional pledges include a minimum support price (MSP) guarantee for farmers and conducting a caste census.
Haryana goes to the polls on October 5, with the results set to be announced on October 8. In the 2019 elections, BJP emerged as the largest party with 40 seats, while Congress secured 30.
