Lok Sabha elections 2024: In Rohtak, BJP’s Randeep Hooda’s strategy to challenge Hooda family’s dominance

New Delhi:

Haryana’s Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency has become a bone of contention as the state gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rohtak’s complex mix of demographics, history and allegiances promises to be a battleground where every vote matters.

Rohtak KYC

Demographic Tapestry

Rohtak reflects a rich demographic. With rural areas making up 70% of its population and urban areas the remaining 30%, the constituency encompasses diverse voices and aspirations. Dominated by the Jat community, political dynamics here are deeply intertwined with local identity and historical heritage.

Rohtak MP

historical political pattern

Rohtak has been a Congress stronghold over the years, with leaders such as Bhupinder Singh Hooda shaping its political contours. The influence of the Hooda family, particularly that of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his son Deepender Hooda, has been a major factor in the constituency defining characteristics. However, in 2019, following the victory of the BJP’s Arvind Kumar Sharma, winds of change swept through the country, a far cry from the Congress hegemony.

Rohtak Demographics

new speculation

There are rumors that actor Randeep Hooda may enter the political arena and may contest against Rohtak under the banner of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move highlights the BJP’s strategic maneuver to consolidate its control in the constituency and expand its dominance in Haryana.

The ambitions of the Bharatiya Janata Party

The BJP is expected to win back the Rohtak seat after its landslide victory in the 2019 elections, winning all 10 seats in Haryana. Now with Arvind Sharma at the helm, the BJP aims to send a strong message to voters and demonstrate its strength even in the traditional Congress bastion. The stakes are high and Rohtak’s emergence becomes a litmus test for the BJP’s lasting influence in the region.

Rohtak Trivia

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A severe test of political destiny

As the people of Rohtak prepare to vote, the stage is about to begin for a riveting electoral showdown. Amid shifting alliances, deep-seated loyalties and emerging contenders, the district is on the cusp of a new political narrative.