Third Eye: Political chess in Haryana; the 'defectors' challenge for BJP, and Maharashtra Opposition's campaign issue

The BJP's JJP, led by Dushyant Chautala, has been gaining support from Congress since three independent MLAs withdrew support from the Saini government. Chautala has promised to back Congress if a no-trust motion against the BJP government is brought, but has not given notice for one. Congress is cautiously examining whether Chautala can keep his party's 10 MLAs united or if a section is available to BJP. BJP inducting defectors presents a new challenge for its leaders, as they may only have a chance in the assembly elections.