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Year-Ender 2024: Haryana's Political Shifts, Sporting Triumphs And Farmers' Struggles Define A Pivotal Year


Published on 2024-12-28 23:00:48 - MSN
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  • Chandigarh: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per cent of athletes in India's Paris Olympics contingent, it is only fitting that the year's top newsmakers came from two fields: politics and sports.

The year 2024 in Haryana was marked by significant political shifts, sporting achievements, and ongoing farmers' struggles. Politically, the state saw a change in leadership with Nayab Singh Saini replacing Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister, reflecting internal BJP dynamics. The JJP, previously an ally, faced internal turmoil and potential dissolution. On the sports front, Haryana athletes shone brightly at the Paris Olympics, with wrestlers like Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, and boxers like Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen, bringing home medals. However, the year was also shadowed by the continued protests by farmers, who were demanding better prices for their produce and the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations. These protests, which saw significant participation from Haryana, highlighted the agrarian distress and the government's struggle to address these issues effectively.

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