Why it’s not just about anti-incumbency in Haryana

Haryana, one of India’s most industrialized states with one of the highest per capita incomes after Delhi, Telangana, and Karnataka, will head to the polls on October 5. Up for contest are 90 assembly seats. The BJP is facing an anti-incumbency in the state it has ruled for a decade, but beyond that it is also facing a pushback on some of its recent policies. Meanwhile, the Congress party is being led in Haryana by a strong leader Bhupinder Hooda. Haryana’s election is significant as it could set the tone for upcoming state elections in Maharashtra and Delhi.