In what appears to be a mounting political crisis for Haryana’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), opposition parties Congress and the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) have come together to deliver a sharp critique of the state’s deteriorating law and order situation. On July 6, both parties launched scathing accusations against Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s administration, alleging a visible collapse in governance and deliberate inaction against rising incidents of extortion, gang warfare, and targeted violence.
At the heart of the critique lies a pattern of escalating criminal activity in urban and rural Haryana, including high-profile shooting cases and threats to business owners. JJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala did not mince words when he accused the BJP of being “lost in empty rhetoric” while criminals operate with open impunity. In a strongly worded statement, Chautala alleged that the current government is not only failing to check crime but may also be offering “political shelter” to those engaged in illegal activities—a charge that has intensified the war of words across party lines.
Chautala’s remarks come on the heels of increasing unrest among small business owners, particularly in the transport and liquor sectors, many of whom claim to be living under constant threat from organized crime networks. This surge in local anxiety has prompted opposition parties to amplify their campaign, portraying the Saini government as ineffectual and complicit in letting Haryana slip into a state of fear and disorder.
Congress leaders echoed JJP’s concerns, drawing parallels between current events and lawless periods in Haryana’s past. AICC Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria emphasized that the current administration has failed to provide the basic expectation of security to its citizens. “If people are afraid to step out of their homes or open their shops without fear of extortion or attack, what does that say about the rule of law in Haryana?” he questioned, while addressing reporters in Rohtak.
The BJP government, meanwhile, has denied these allegations, stating that they are part of a “well-scripted political drama” orchestrated to discredit the state’s efforts at reform. A senior BJP spokesperson insisted that law enforcement agencies have been given a free hand to act against criminals and pointed to several recent encounters and arrests as evidence of the government’s proactive stance.
Yet, the opposition narrative seems to be resonating in several districts where public trust in administrative protection is eroding. In places like Sonipat, Panipat, and Faridabad, residents have taken to social media to voice concerns about rising crime rates, extortion calls, and what they describe as “visible gangster control” over certain trade zones. Local shopkeepers, truck operators, and small-scale industrialists are demanding tighter surveillance, police reforms, and more responsive helpline systems.
Analysts believe that this bipartisan assault on the Saini government signals the beginning of a more coordinated opposition strategy ahead of the 2026 Haryana Assembly elections. While BJP has maintained its core support base among certain communities, cracks appear to be widening in urban and business segments, especially among the middle class and entrepreneurs who now feel more vulnerable.
Political observers say that unless CM Saini responds with visible administrative action and outreach, the opposition’s law-and-order narrative could become a powerful mobilizing tool. “Security is not just a matter of policy, it is also about perception. If people believe they are not safe, no statistic will convince them otherwise,” noted political analyst Vinod Mehta.
For now, Haryana’s political climate is simmering with tension. The coming weeks will likely see further allegations, counter-allegations, and possibly even statewide protests if public outrage continues to mount.
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