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Haryana, J&K Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n \n By Insaf<\/strong><\/p>\n \n The verdict in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir polls comes both as a shocker and a whiff of fresh air. While political parties will go back to the drawing board, what is important is the way forward, particularly in J&K. But first Haryana. Stumped by arch-rival BJP scoring an unexpected remarkable hat trick in the northern state, Congress top brass is to set up a fact-finding committee to go into details of its shock loss. On Thursday last, party President Mallikarjun Kharge held a review meeting to discuss reasons for the \u2018unexpected\u2019 results. Reasons, it was said ranged from Election Commission to internal differences. A day earlier, its delegation submitted a memo to ECI seeking a probe into at least 20 complaints from Assembly constituencies including about EVMs functioning at 99% battery capacity whereas average EVMs were found to be operating at 60-70% capacity during counting. A sore loser? Instead, it needs to accept the real contributing factors: \u2018over confidence\u2019, \u2018sheer infighting\u2019, \u2018over reliance on sitting MLAs\u2019 and \u2018rebel trouble\u2019. It was a direct fight with BJP, but sadly failed to encash on the \u2018anti-incumbency\u2019 factor and remained Team B. It should perhaps learn a lesson from its rival i.e. the ability to bounce back after a setback in Lok Sabha. The fact-finding team must ask tough questions, and the grand old party learn from mistakes. Passing the buck is no solution.<\/p>\n \n J&K Step To Statehood<\/p>\n The stimulating participation of the voter finally offers much optimism in Jammu & Kashmir. An elected government after a decade. The winds of change must more importantly make Raj Bhavan shed its all-powerful role and allow people\u2019s representatives to govern to achieve \u2018peace, prosperity and development\u2019. Omar Abdullah, unanimously elected as leader of NC legislature party on Thursday last, shall take over as Chief Minister with ally Congress and four independents\u2019 support. His sentiments, expressed among others, need LG Sinha\u2019s undivided attention. Said Omar: \u2018There\u2019s need for some relationship building… there is currently no relation between the incumbent and the Governor. J&K will not benefit if LG decides to be antagonistic…\u201d Indeed, as under J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, Sinha has power to nominate 5 members to 95-member Assembly. But there\u2019s ambiguity whether he can do so during government formation or later with aid and advice of council of ministers. While Abdullah has a comfortable majority, he needs to be cautious about the Centre given friction in non-BJP governments with Raj Bhavans. Besides, BJP having majority of seats in Jammu region, the divide must be bridged to achieve statehood as promised. People have expectations and their elected government must deliver, sooner the better.<\/p>\n \n Row Over Delhi CM House<\/p>\n From the chair (kursi) to the house (ghar), is how political attrition between Delhi\u2019s Chief Minister and Lieutenant Governor carries on. Or should we say ruling AAP and rival BJP. On Wednesday last, Chief Minister\u2019s office said: \u2018For first time in history of country, CM has been asked to vacate her house. The L-G has forcibly removed Atishi\u2019s belongings at behest of BJP. Preparations are underway on L-G\u2019s behalf to allot the residence (6, Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines) to a big BJP leader. BJP, in exile in Delhi for 27 years, now wants to capture CM\u2019s residence.\u2019 Atishi\u2019s belongings were also removed from the residence, earlier occupied by predecessor Kejriwal, who gave up the chair till people re-elect him following involvement in liquor scam. The bungalow, said PWD, has been sealed, Atishi has the keys but not requisite allotment letter, which AAP refutes. But there\u2019s a gameplan. An inventory of irregularities and cost overruns in refurbishing the house in 2020-2021 by Kejriwal and few PWD officials removed by vigilance department may only be tip of the iceberg. The huge costs in renovating the residence would certainly come in handy for the BJP in next year\u2019s Assembly polls!<\/p>\n Ripple Effect In Maha<\/p>\n Maharashtra, heading for the polls next month, is seeing a ripple effect from \u2018unexpected\u2019 Haryana verdict for Congress. While INDIA bloc partners see Congress\u2019 debacle due to going solo, the ruling Mahayuti government is eyeing OBC vote bank as a repeat strategy to win. On Thursday last, its Cabinet decided to request Centre to raise income limit to qualify for \u2018non-creamy layer\u2019 from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh per year, gave nod to a draft ordinance to accord constitutional status to Maharashtra State SC Commission, among other steps to woo voters. On other side, parties in INDIA bloc, be it Shiv-Sena UBT, AAP, TMC, Left \u2014 all are now voicing Congress\u2019 \u2018over confidence\u2019 getting the better of it in Haryana. \u2018Where weak it banks on regional parties but ignores alliances where it thinks its strong\u2019, is an emerging refrain. Congress will need to rethink seat-sharing strategy in Maharashtra (as MVA alliance) and Jharkhand (with JMM). It can ill-afford to \u2018treat allies shabbily\u2019 as all need to rally together against BJP. Moreso, as Haryana also gave this message: BJP made a comeback from the reversal in Lok Sabha polls and people\u2019s mandate can change within four months!<\/p>\n \n Vacillating Bengal<\/p>\n West Bengal has more on its plate than it can handle. The agitating junior doctors, with nine representatives on a fast-unto-death demonstration, have supporters to put additional pressure on TMC government. Over 200 senior doctors across the state-run hospitals are submitting their resignations en masse in solidarity. Of these nearly 50 are from RG Kar hospital, joining the demand for justice for the institution\u2019s rape and murder victim. So far, the doctors claim they have received nothing concrete from the state except \u2018verbal assurances\u2019 on their 10-point charter of demands such as to ensure a \u2018thorough clean-up\u2019 of the state healthcare system and step up their safety and security within medical college campuses. Sheer insensitivity. For why the doctors should wait till the Pujas are over! Enough is enough. The ruling dispensation would do well to remember the idiom: a stich in time saves nine. And sooner, the better.\u00a0 \u2014 INFA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Haryana, J&K Verdict By Insaf The verdict in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir polls comes both as a shocker and a whiff of fresh air. While political parties will go back to the drawing board, what is important is the way forward, particularly in J&K. But first Haryana. 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