Haryana Assembly: Blame Game Erupts Over Crime Statistics

The Haryana Assembly witnessed a heated exchange on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda clashed over the state’s crime rate.

Saini, attributing the rise in crime to the Congress’s tenure from 2005 to 2014, presented statistics to showcase a purported improvement under the BJP’s rule.

Hooda, however, countered these claims, highlighting a recent surge in crimes against women, particularly in the last few months. He presented his own data to support his argument.

The debate descended into a war of words, punctuated by accusations and even a Hindi couplet recited by one of the MLAs.

The escalating tension culminated in a walkout by Congress MLAs, leaving the Assembly deeply divided on the issue.

This intense political sparring highlights a crucial concern for Haryana’s electorate: the effectiveness of governance in ensuring public safety and security. The upcoming elections will likely see this issue take centre stage.

Karanveer Sharma

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