Thu Mar 13 19:57:41 UTC 2025: ## BJP Sweeps Haryana Municipal Elections, Congress Suffers Crushing Defeat

**Gurugram, Haryana – March 14, 2025** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dealt a significant blow to the Congress party in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral elections in the recently concluded municipal polls. This victory comes less than six months after the BJP’s third consecutive win in the state assembly elections.

The Congress party failed to win any mayoral seats, with only an independent candidate securing victory in the newly formed Manesar municipal corporation. The scale of the Congress defeat is striking, with their candidates losing by margins ranging from 20,000 to over 300,000 votes. This stark contrast to their strong showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, where they secured nearly equal vote share and seats to the BJP, suggests a lack of enthusiasm and concerted effort in the municipal polls.

Analysts attribute the BJP’s success to strong party organization and a proactive campaign spearheaded by Chief Minister Nayab Saini and other party leaders. In contrast, the Congress’s campaign was hampered by internal strife, a lack of organizational structure, and a noticeable absence of senior party figures in key areas. Congress officials themselves admitted to factionalism hindering their efforts, with many star campaigners failing to participate.

While the Congress criticized the BJP for alleged misuse of government machinery and the use of electronic voting machines, their own party members seemed largely disengaged, reflecting the lingering effects of their recent assembly election loss. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Leader of the Opposition and potential leadership changes further dampened morale. The departure of a key assembly candidate to the BJP during the municipal elections underscored the internal challenges facing the Congress.

Despite its current setback, the Congress remains a significant political force in Haryana. However, the party faces an urgent need for internal reform and improved organization to regain its competitive edge.

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