Palwal MLA Deepak Mangla, Faridabad MLA Narendra Gupta, Gurugram MLA Sudhir Singhla, Bhawani Khera MLA Vishambhar Malik, Rania Cabinet Minister Ranjit Chautala, and Ateli MLA Sitaram Yadav missed the bus.
In contrast, Congress was cautious. All sitting MLAs on the initial list were reinserted. But internal problems plagued the magnificent old party.
After its Lok Sabha performance in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP knew it would face considerable internal opposition when it reshuffled its candidate list to tackle anti-incumbency. However, Haryana's protests surprised it.
Naveen Jindal's mother Savitri unexpectedly resigned and announced plans to run as an independent in Hisar against BJP and Congress candidates, which may have upset the BJP the most.
On the last day of nominations, Savitri, 74, challenged Haryana Minister and MLA Kamal Gupta.
With the first list of 67 names, Haryana Energy Minister Ranjit Singh, Minister of State Bishamber Singh Balmiki, former minister Karan Dev Kamboj, and Ratia MLA Laxman Napa became BJP dissenters.
The party tried to seem nonchalant but several resignations embarrassed it. Ratia MLA Lakshman Napa resigned after being dropped. Former Sirsa MP Sunita Duggal represents Ratia.
After being ignored, Haryana BJP OBC Morcha state president and former minister Karandev Kamboj resigned from all party positions, which may hurt the BJP message.
BJP youth state executive member and Sonipat Assembly election in-charge Amit Jain resigned after not getting a ticket.
Haryana BJP Kisan Morcha state president Sukhwinder Mandi followed.