Will Kuldeep Bishnoi Part Ways with BJP? Seat-Sharing Row Reopens Old Rift, Experts Say Exit Unlikely

May 4, 2026

Hisar: A political controversy has erupted within the Haryana BJP after senior leader Kuldeep Bishnoi expressed strong displeasure over remarks made by party Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma regarding former Chief Minister Bhajan Lal, whom she allegedly described as having engaged in “hooliganism.”

Bishnoi Demands Public Apology

Sources indicate that Kuldeep Bishnoi has conveyed to the party leadership that unless Rekha Sharma tenders an apology, the matter will escalate further. His stance has created unease within the state unit, with leaders attempting to contain the fallout.

BJP State Chief Signals Action

In response, Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli has stated that a formal notice will be issued to Bishnoi seeking clarification over his public remarks and dissent against the party line.

A History of Political Realignments

Kuldeep Bishnoi’s political career has seen multiple shifts over the years. After parting ways with the Congress in 2007 following differences over leadership issues, he formed the Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC). The party later aligned with the BJP in 2014, but the alliance collapsed over seat-sharing disagreements during the assembly elections.

In 2016, Bishnoi merged his outfit with the Congress, only to exit again in 2022 after internal dissatisfaction and allegations linked to Rajya Sabha voting, eventually joining the BJP.

Uncertainty Over Next Move

With tensions now resurfacing within the BJP, political observers are closely watching Bishnoi’s next step. While the leadership seeks to maintain discipline within the state unit, the episode has once again highlighted long-standing fault lines in Haryana’s political landscape.