The Indian National Congress dominated Haryana’s politics in the initial decades after its formation. The party won the first three assembly elections in the state, in 1967, 1972, and 1977. The Congress’s dominance was due in part to its strong organization and its ability to appeal to a wide range of voters. The party also benefited from the fact that Haryana was a new state, and there was no strong regional party to challenge it.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as a major force in Haryana politics in the 1990s. The party won the assembly elections in 1996 and 2000. The BJP’s rise was due in part to the party’s Hindu nationalist ideology, which appealed to a growing number of voters in Haryana. The party also benefited from the Congress’s decline in popularity.
Regional parties have also played a role in Haryana politics. The Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) was formed in 1996 by Bhajan Lal, a former chief minister of Haryana. The HJC won the assembly elections in 2005. The party’s victory was due in part to Bhajan Lal’s popularity and his ability to appeal to the Jat community, which is a major political force in Haryana.
The Communist parties have never been a major force in Haryana politics. The Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have both contested elections in the state, but they have never won more than a few seats. The communist parties’ lack of success is due in part to the fact that they have not been able to appeal to a wide range of voters. The parties have also been hampered by their association with the Naxalite movement, which is a Maoist insurgency that has been active in parts of India.
In conclusion, the Indian National Congress dominated Haryana’s politics in the initial decades after its formation. The BJP emerged as a major force in the 1990s, and the Haryana Janhit Congress won the assembly elections in 2005. The Communist parties have never been a major force in Haryana politics.