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Rampal Majra: INLD State President

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Name: Rampal Majra
Born: 19 November 1954, Majra Nand Karan village, Kaithal district, Haryana Wikipedia+1
Profession / Background: Politician, agriculture Wikipedia
Education: BA, LL.B, B.Ed from Kaithal, plus law education. Wikipedia
Family: Married, two sons. Wikipedia+1

Political Career & Affiliations

Rampal Majra has had a long career in Haryana politics, especially through his association with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and with the Devi Lal–Chautala political lineage.

• He began with local politics; he was sarpanch of his village (Majra) in 1978. Wikipedia

• He has been elected three times as Member of Haryana Legislative Assembly (MLA). Key seats include Pai and later Kalayat after delimitation. Wikipedia+1

• At one point he served as Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) in Haryana, holding portfolios such as Irrigation & Water Resources. Wikipedia+1

Current Role & Responsibilities

Since his reappointment, Majra has been active as the INLD’s state president in Haryana, a role with several responsibilities:

• Organising the party at the grassroots in Haryana, strengthening its presence across districts, villages, etc. (as per INLD leadership’s expressed intentions) BharatKiBaat+2Moneycontrol+2

• Acting as the main speaker/critic of the current state government on various issues, especially those affecting farmers, transparency in job recruitment, water sharing (Sutlej Yamuna Link canal, Dadupur Nalvi canal, etc.) and other public grievances. Hindustan Times+2The Tribune+2

• Leading the INLD’s protests and political activities. For instance, the party under his leadership suspended a planned protest once Punjab released water after earlier withholding supply, claiming the protest was effective. Hindustan Times

Key Issues & Public Positions

Majra has been vocal on several policy issues and political controversies, some of which are:

• Farmer agitation / farm laws: His return to INLD was in part due to his opposition to the three farm laws; this has allowed him to align with popular sentiment in rural constituencies. Wikipedia+2The Tribune+2

• Transparency and job recruitment: He has accused the BJP government in Haryana of claims of merit in recruitment being hollow, citing paper leaks, lack of fairness, etc. Hindustan Times+2The Tribune+2

• Water issues: Vital water-sharing and canal scheme issues — for example, the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Dadupur Nalvi canal scheme — have been part of Majra’s critiques. Hindustan Times+2The Tribune+2

• Employment concerns: He has raised issues about contractual / temporary employees, especially with regard to extension of services. The Tribune

Political Significance & Challenges

Rampal Majra’s role at this juncture is politically significant for several reasons:

1. INLD reviving its base: INLD has been under pressure from newer parties, internal splits, and waning electoral performance. Majra’s appointment is seen as part of efforts to re-energize the party in Haryana. The Tribune+2NewsDrum+2

2. Electoral strategy ahead of Lok Sabha / assembly contests: With multiple elections on the horizon, having a seasoned politician like Majra anchoring the party in Haryana gives INLD some leverage, especially in rural and agrarian areas. Moneycontrol+2BharatKiBaat+2

3. Balancing expectations of allies: INLD needs to balance between its traditional support bases (farmers, rural voters) and its positions against BJP government policies while also maintaining internal coherence. Majra’s past association with BJP makes his return somewhat symbolic, but also raises questions about trust among core supporters. Wikipedia+1

However, there are challenges:

• Perception of political opportunism: Switching parties, especially from INLD → BJP → back to INLD can generate criticism that the moves are opportunistic rather than principled. Majra will need to show consistency in his positions to regain or strengthen public trust.

• Strong political rivals: BJP remains a dominant force in Haryana, along with newer political alignments. INLD is no longer as big a player as it once was, and regaining lost ground is not easy.

• Organizational capacity: Reviving or maintaining grassroots infrastructure, candidate selection, funding, messaging etc., are continuous challenges for regional parties like INLD.

What His Return Means

The return of Majra to a leadership role in INLD suggests:

• INLD is leaning on experienced leadership to rebuild its political fortunes. Majra’s long history, familiarity with party base, and prior electoral victories give him legitimacy.

• Issues like agriculture, water, employment, transparency are likely to remain central to the party’s political narrative. Majra has been vocal on these, so they may be focal points in INLD’s campaign and public messaging.

• His leadership may give INLD a stronger voice in opposing the current state government where they see policies affecting the rural and agrarian sections as unjust or mismanaged.

Conclusion

Rampal Majra stands as a veteran of Haryana politics who has had his share of alignment shifts but also considerable influence. His position as INLD state president gives him a platform to shape the party’s future, especially in rural Haryana. Whether this translates into electoral gains remains to be seen — much will depend on how effectively he can combine grassroots mobilization, issue-based politics (especially farmers, water, jobs) and restore faith among voters who may have become skeptical.