Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has leveled criticism at current Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, characterizing his recent political engagements in Punjab as a distraction from his duties in Haryana. Hooda’s comments suggest that Saini is operating as a 'part-time' Chief Minister due to the frequency of his travel across the state border for BJP-related activities.

These visits have become a point of contention not only for opposition leaders in Haryana but also for the political establishment in Punjab. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and representatives from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have repeatedly voiced their disapproval regarding Saini's involvement in Punjab's internal political landscape. While the BJP maintains that these activities are part of standard party operations, critics argue that the Chief Minister’s primary focus should remain on the governance and administrative needs of Haryana. The situation highlights ongoing political friction between the BJP and its opposition in both states, as the parties navigate regional influence and local governance responsibilities.