The ambitions of the minister of planning and statistics & programme implementation run deep. South Haryana hasn't delivered a chief minister since 1967, when Rao's father Rao Birender Singh was ousted from power. It's a legacy Rao is determined to reclaim - he's made no secret of his desire for the top seat in Haryana, a position he believes is rightfully his.
But for many voters, the story isn't that simple. "This election is not about south Haryana's supremacy; it's about the personal stakes of Rao and the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)," says a visibly frustrated Kapil Singh, a 35-year-old from Rewari.
A BJP supporter since 2014, Kapil now feels disillusioned because of Rao's focus on "personal political gains", especially his push to secure a ticket for his daughter Aarti Singh Rao. "Supremacy means real representation and jobs, not just winning seats for family members," he adds.
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