Bhupinder Hooda Slams Haryana Govt in Nuh as Raj Babbar Demands CEC Resignation
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Firing a blistering salvo at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda exposed what he termed the total collapse of law and order in the state. Speaking before thousands of energized party workers at a massive dialogue program organized at Patel Vatika in Nuh (Mewat) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Hooda claimed that over 60 criminal gangs are actively running extortion, robbery, and murder syndicates directly from inside state prison cells. Sharing the stage, veteran actor and Congress leader Raj Babbar launched an equally fierce offensive against the Election Commission, demanding that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar resign immediately.
'What Good Governance?': Hooda Cites 60 Jail-Run Gangs and Slams INLD as BJP's 'B-Team'
Taking direct aim at the state government's claims of transparent administration, Hooda alleged that criminals hold complete sway over public safety:
Organized Crime Thriving from Prisons: Hooda asserted that violent crimes—including broad daylight dacoity, extortion rackets, contract killings, and robberies—continue to spike across districts, with at least 60 syndicates orchestrating their illicit empires from behind bars.
Lagging on Development Indices: The former Chief Minister highlighted that despite promotional claims, Haryana languishes at the 14th spot on NITI Aayog's developmental rankings.
Branding INLD a 'Vote-Cutter': Hooda dismissed the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), calling it the BJP’s political "B-team" designed exclusively to split anti-incumbency votes, arguing that INLD achieved zero infrastructure progress during its five years in governance compared to the monumental development delivered across Mewat during the Congress regime.
'5,000 Schools Shut Down': Crisis in Healthcare and Education Across Mewat
Focusing on social infrastructure deficits, Hooda painted a grim picture of public services in rural Haryana:
Collapse of the Mewat Education Cadre: Hooda recalled that the previous Congress government envisioned Haryana as a premier education hub and instituted a dedicated Mewat Education Cadre to ensure qualified teachers remained in backward districts.
Classrooms Without Teachers, Hospitals Without Doctors: Under BJP tenure, over 5,000 public schools have been closed across the state, leaving remaining schools chronically understaffed and state hospitals devoid of doctors.
Firm Vow on CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Reaffirming Congress's national stance, Hooda declared that the party will not back down until CEC Gyanesh Kumar is removed, alleging that the ruling dispensation formed power through institutional vote manipulation.
Congress Pledges to Shut Down All Slaughterhouses Across Mewat
Addressing specific regional concerns raised by local communities, the Congress leadership made key commitments regarding Mewat's cultural and social balance:
Immediate Closure of Abattoirs: Hooda announced that the moment a Congress government assumes office, all commercial slaughterhouses established across Mewat under the BJP administration will be permanently shut down.
Preserving Communal Harmony: Highlighting Mewat’s historic legacy of Hindu-Muslim unity and brotherhood, Hooda warned that polarizing industrial projects and divisive policies imposed by the current government are calculated to destabilize local peace.
Local MLA's Scorecard: Echoing Hooda's statements, Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed presented a comparative report outlining roads, irrigation canals, and institutional colleges constructed during the earlier Congress rule versus current stagnation.
'Elected by Vote Theft': Raj Babbar Demands Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delivering a fiery speech to party workers, Congress leader Raj Babbar directly questioned the legitimacy of the central and state governments:
Allegations of Stolen Mandates: Babbar claimed that the BJP retained its grip on power both in Haryana and at the Centre through systemic vote manipulation orchestrated with the backing of the election machinery.
Call for CEC's Immediate Exit: Stating that free and fair democracy remains compromised under the current poll leadership, Babbar insisted that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar must tender his resignation without delay.
Senior Leadership Turnout: The high-profile gathering saw the attendance of prominent leaders including Ferozepur Jhirka MLA Maman Khan, former MLA Rao Dan Singh, Jitendra Bhardwaj, former MLA and District President Shahida Khan, senior leader Ibrahim Engineer, Akhtar Hussain Katpuri, District Youth President Mubeen Khan, CEC member Mehtab Ahmed, and Neha Khan.
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