Haryana election 2024: Congress faces backlash over land acquisition scandals

Allegations also surfaced regarding job allocations skewed towards certain communities under the "Kharchi-Parchi" system, leading to employment discrimination and dissatisfaction among other communities.

Edited By: Bhaskar Chakravorty

Last Updated : 11 September 2024, 06:12 PM IST

The Congress must address these scandals to regain public trust and ensure a fair electoral process. (ANI)

New Delhi: As Haryana gears up for its Assembly elections on October 5, 2024, political parties are finalizing their candidate lists. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to secure a hat-trick of victories, while the Congress seeks a comeback. However, the Congress faces significant hurdles due to numerous land scandals from its previous tenure under Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Notable land scandals

During Congress's rule, several land acquisition and distribution scandals emerged, raising concerns about transparency and fairness. Key cases include:

IMT Manesar Scandal: Allegations of dubious acquisition of 912 acres in Manesar.
Reliance Industries Scandal: Selling 25,000 acres in Jhajjar-Gurgaon at undervalued prices.
Gurgaon Amusement Park Scandal: Corruption Involving Amusement Park Land Deals.
DLF Wazirabad Sale: Controversial sale of land to DLF.
Skylight Hospitality Scam: Irregularities in land transactions with Skylight Hospitality.
Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust: Disputed land allocations.
Rohtak and Ullahwas Land Scandals: Mismanagement of land in Rohtak and Ullahwas.
Kurukshetra Land Dispute: Controversial handling of 326 canals in Kurukshetra.
Panchkula Industrial Plot Allocation: Misallocation of industrial land in Panchkula.
23413 Acres Sale: Suspicious sale of extensive land parcels.

Mismanagement and nepotism

The Congress regime was criticized for favoring powerful entities at the expense of vulnerable populations. Reports suggest that the land allocated to influential corporations often came at the cost of farmers and marginalized communities. For instance, the IMT Manesar scandal highlighted the disregard for proper acquisition procedures.

Employment Bias and Corruption

Allegations also surfaced regarding job allocations skewed towards certain communities under the "Kharchi-Parchi" system, leading to employment discrimination and dissatisfaction among other communities. Hooda’s administration was marked by preferential treatment and leniency towards certain groups, raising concerns about the legal system's impartiality. This has fostered a climate of fear and insecurity among those affected by these scandals.

As the election draws near, these issues may significantly impact voter sentiment and the political landscape in Haryana. The Congress must address these scandals to regain public trust and ensure a fair electoral process.

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