Chaudhary Devi Lal's legacy contested as family splits over political inheritance

As Haryana marks the 113th birth anniversary of Chaudhary Devi Lal, the late farmer leader's political empire faces fragmentation. Four branches of his family are now staking separate claims to his legacy, reflecting deeper divisions within the clan that once dominated state politics.

Chaudhary Devi Lal served as Haryana's Chief Minister and was a prominent national political figure. His death left a vacuum that his heirs have struggled to fill, with competing factions pursuing divergent political strategies and alliances.