The withdrawal of the candidature by Mr. Narwal now makes it a direct contest between Congress’ Induraj Bhalu and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Yogeshwar Dutt, an Olympic medalist. Besides Mr. Narwal, two more Independents, including Joginder Mor, withdrew their candidature and seven nominations were rejected leaving 14 candidates in the fray. Welcoming the decision of Mr. Narwal, Mr. Hooda said it was an “important” decision and would enhance his political and social stature. Mr. Hooda added that Mr. Narwal had taken a “right decision” at the “right time” and would emerge as the “Kingmaker of Haryana”. He also made an appeal to Mr. Narwal to withdraw his nomination.

Source: The Hindu October 19, 2020 18:45 UTC