The Jannayak Janta Party has written to Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, urging him to conduct a floor test as the current Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state lacks majority. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala said the party doesn’t support the present government and is “open to backing any other political party for government formation”.
In the letter, Chautala said, “Given these developments (three independent MLAs withdrawing support to BJP government) and the clear stance of my party i.e. JJP, which does not extend its support to the present government and is open to backing any other political party for government formation, it is evident that the incumbent government no longer commands a majority in the legislative assembly.”
Chautala urged the governor to conduct a floor test immediately to “reinstate stability and uphold democratic norms in Haryana”. “I urge you to direct the appropriate authority to immediately call for floor test to determine the majority of government. If the government fails to do so, it is essential for your Excellency to fulfill your constitutional duty by imposing president’s rule in the state,” he wrote. Chautala added, “This action is imperative to ensure continued governance of the state in accordance with constitutional norms.”
Responding on the developments, Chautala told ANI, “The government that was formed two months back is now in the minority because two of the MLAs who supported them--one from the BJP and the other an Independent MLA--have resigned. Three Independent MLAs who were supporting them have withdrawn their support and have written to the governor. JJP has clearly said that if a no confidence motion is brought against this government, we will support the motion. We have also written to the Governor about it. Now, Congress has to take this step (seeking a Floor Test).”
