“Congress scared and nervous”: BJP’s Shazia Ilmi on AAP-Congress alliance talks in Haryana | BulletsIn

Amid speculation about a potential alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress for the upcoming Haryana elections, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi claimed that the alliance reflects Congress’s fear and lack of confidence. Ilmi criticized Congress for aligning with a rival party in Punjab, indicating that the Congress no longer trusts its own candidates. The comments also touched on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s entry into Congress, the Haryana Chief Minister’s election plans, and Bajrang Punia’s challenge.

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1. BJP’s Shazia Ilmi remarked that Congress is scared and nervous amid AAP-Congress alliance speculations for Haryana elections.
2. Ilmi stated that Congress’s alliance with AAP shows a lack of confidence and trust in their own candidates.
3. She criticized Congress for seeking support from AAP, their competitor in Punjab.
4. Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler, recently joined Congress, which Ilmi addressed critically.
5. Ilmi expressed disappointment that Phogat did not question Priyanka Gandhi’s silence on the Abhaya case in West Bengal.
6. Ilmi said Phogat’s political stance seems one-sided, favoring Congress and ignoring issues elsewhere.
7. Bajrang Punia, who also joined Congress, challenged Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to contest from Julana constituency.
8. Ilmi dismissed Punia’s challenge, asserting that CM Saini would decide his own electoral seat.
9. Punia criticized the BJP for opposing alliances while maintaining its own at the national level.
10. The Haryana Assembly elections will be held on October 5, with results on October 8. Phogat is contesting from Julana, and Punia is the new working president of the All India Kisan Congress.