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Haryana BJP MLAs Train for Rajya Sabha Vote, Congress MLAs Shift to Resort

Haryana BJP MLAs assembled in Chandigarh for training ahead of the crucial Rajya Sabha elections, with state party chief Mohan Lal Badoli openly stating the preparations are not secret. Meanwhile, Congress MLAs from Haryana have been shifted to a resort in Kufri, Himachal Pradesh, amid concerns of poaching attempts by the BJP. The elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, including two from Haryana, are scheduled for March 16. Senior leaders from both parties are overseeing the arrangements to ensure their legislators are secure and prepared for the vote.

Key Points: Haryana BJP MLAs Train, Congress MLAs Moved to Resort for RS Polls

  • BJP MLAs gather for Rajya Sabha voting training
  • Congress MLAs moved to a Himachal resort for security
  • Elections for 37 seats across 10 states on March 16
  • BJP fields two candidates, including an Independent-backed nominee
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Not hiding anything, training MLAs for Rajya Sabha voting: Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli

Ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, Haryana BJP MLAs undergo training while Congress MLAs are shifted to a Himachal resort amid poaching concerns.

"We are not hiding anything... A miracle will happen. We will certainly provide training to MLAs. - Mohan Lal Badoli"

Chandigarh, March 14

Haryana BJP MLAs were seen travelling together in a bus in Chandigarh on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with state party president Mohan Lal Badoli stating that the move was part of preparations and training for legislators ahead of the crucial vote.

Addressing reporters here, Badoli dismissed speculation about secrecy around the move and said the party was openly preparing its MLAs for the election process. "We are not hiding anything. We will roam around here in Chandigarh. This is the land of Haryana; it is a land of miracles. A miracle will happen. We will certainly provide training to MLAs," he said.

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda also confirmed that all BJP MLAs had assembled for discussions and training sessions ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls. "All the MLAs have arrived. Our party in charge has arrived as well. We will meet with them. Training is essential. Every political party wants to ensure it is well-prepared," Dhanda said.

The move comes ahead of the Rajya Sabha election for two seats from Haryana scheduled on March 16. The polling for the biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states is scheduled to take place on March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day at 5 pm.

Meanwhile, Haryana Congress MLAs arrived at the hill resort town of Kufri near Shimla on Friday ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in the state. The legislators reached a resort at Gallu in New Kufri, around 25 kilometres from the Himachal Pradesh capital, amid tight security arrangements at around 9 pm.

Senior Congress leaders, including All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Haryana, BK Hariprasad, and Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rao Narender Singh, accompanied the MLAs.

The BJP has fielded two candidates, including one Independent-backed nominee, for the polls. According to party sources, the Congress leadership, led by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, has shifted the legislators to the hill resort as a precautionary measure amid concerns of possible poaching attempts by the BJP.

A large security deployment has been put in place around the resort, with the Shimla district police guarding the premises and restricting entry to media and outsiders.

The term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Land of miracles" 😂 What a statement from Badoli ji! But honestly, this whole training session in a bus seems like a publicity stunt. The real work should be in the assembly, not on joyrides in Chandigarh.
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Aman W
Both sides are playing games. BJP says "training," Congress says "precaution." The common man just wants these MLAs to be trained on how to pass bills that help farmers and create jobs, not just on how to vote in internal party elections.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the political strategies. The security around the Congress resort shows how high-stakes this is. It's like a political thriller playing out in real time!
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Vikram M
All this drama for Rajya Sabha seats. Our MPs should be selected on merit and their vision for the state, not through these last-minute bus tours and resort lock-ins. The system needs reform.
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Kavya N
As a citizen from Haryana, I expect my MLA to be in my constituency solving local issues, especially ahead of the new financial year. Not on a bus tour for "training" that looks more like a picnic. Priorities are wrong.

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