Ashok Tanwar's Political Odyssey: Return to Congress Amid Haryana Polls

Haryana's political landscape witnesses a dramatic return as former BJP and ex-Congress leader Ashok Tanwar re-joins Congress ahead of the state assembly elections. Criticizing BJP for its religious and caste politics, Tanwar's shift comes amid high-stakes campaigns as major parties vie for control in Haryana.

In a significant political maneuver, Ashok Tanwar, a former BJP leader in Haryana, has re-aligned with Congress. The decision comes just days before the Haryana assembly elections, with Tanwar's return marked by his presence at a Congress rally led by Rahul Gandhi.

Tanwar, who previously served as a Congress MP from Sirsa and as Haryana Congress Chief, has had a tumultuous political journey, switching affiliations multiple times. His renewed allegiance to Congress highlights escalating tensions and strategic moves among Haryana's key political players as elections approach.

With voting set for October 5, the state's political arena is charged with anticipation. The BJP, Congress, AAP, and other alliances, including the INLD-BSP and JJP-ASP, are all in the fray as Haryana's 90 assembly constituencies gear up for intense electoral battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)