In a significant political development, former Haryana minister and BJP’s OBC Morcha state president, Karan Dev Kamboj, officially joined the Congress on Friday. The move, seen as a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took place in the presence of senior Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Chaudhary Udaybhan.
Kamboj, a key figure within the BJP, was known for his strong influence among the OBC community in Haryana. His shift to Congress is expected to present new challenges for the BJP, which has been grappling with the delicate balance of Jat and non-Jat politics in the region. Kamboj accused the BJP of neglecting the interests of the OBC community, a factor he cited as a reason for his defection.
Given Kamboj’s significant sway within the Kamboj community, his move to Congress could boost the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. The defection has sent ripples through Haryana’s political landscape, and it remains to be seen how this development will impact future electoral contests.