JIND, Oct. 30 -- THE land of Jind has proved to be very fertile politically for former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal and his family. The political power gained from this land played a vital role for Devi Lal to become CM of the state in 1987.
Now after 32 years, his fourth generation Dushyant Chautala has become Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. For this too Dushyant has got political power from the land of Jind itself.
In 1979, Bhajan Lal of his own party became the Chief Minister of Haryana by overthrowing Devi Lal from the post of Chief Minister. After his government was overthrown overnight, Devi Lal made all efforts to return to power. In 1982, Devi Lal's Lok Dal and BJP alliance got 37 seats, the then Governor GD Tapase invited the...