INLD-BSP to jointly contest Haryana Assembly polls

The Indian National Lok Dal has decided to again join hands with its former ally Bahujan Samaj Party for the Haryana Assembly polls scheduled later this year, the leaders of the two parties announced on Thursday.

BSP chief Mayawati and INLD leader Abhay Chautala recently held a detailed meeting regarding firming up the alliance. (HT File Photo)

Under the arrangement, out of 90 assembly seats in Haryana, the BSP will contest 37 seats leaving the rest for its senior partner in Haryana, where the ruling BJP is eyeing to come to power for the third time in a row.