In a significant political development, Rishi Pal, the husband of Congress MLA Renu Bala from Sadhaura, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. The event took place in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini during a programme in Vyaspur town, Yamunanagar district.
Political Shift in Sadhaura
Rishi Pal, a former Congress leader and engineer, formally left the Congress party to align with the BJP. Chief Minister Saini remarked, "By joining the party, former Congress leader and Engineer Rishi Pal has expressed faith in the policies and developmental works of the BJP." This move is seen as a major setback for the Congress in the region.
Background of Renu Bala
Renu Bala is the Congress MLA from the reserved Sadhaura Assembly constituency in Yamunanagar. She was suspended by the Congress party in April, along with four other MLAs, for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. Her political journey began as an independent candidate winning the Zila Parishad election. She later joined the BJP and became the chairperson of the Zila Parishad before switching to the Congress, where she won two consecutive terms as an MLA from Sadhaura.
Development Announcements
Rishi Pal is an influential political leader in Sadhaura, and his entry into the BJP has intensified political activity in the area. During the event, Chief Minister Saini responded to a demand letter submitted by Rishi Pal by announcing a special allocation of Rs 5 crore for development works in the Sadhaura region. Saini assured that there would be no shortage of funds for the area's development.
In his address, CM Saini also highlighted the state government's achievements, stating, "The state government has lived up to its election promises and given appointment letters to 25,000 youth after being elected to power for a second term."
Prominent Attendees
The event was attended by several notable figures, including Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora, Yamunanagar Mayor Suman Bahamani, Deputy Commissioner Preeti, Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal, BJP District President Rajesh Sapra, former Cabinet Minister Kanwarpal Gujjar, and former MLA Balwant Singh.
