Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Polling underway across 90 assembly seats
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Haryana is gearing up for a closely contested election today, where more than 2 crore voters will cast their ballots to choose 90 members for the state assembly in a single-phase poll. The election will decide the future of key political figures inclduing chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Vinesh Phogat, JJP's Dushyant Chautala along with 1,027 other candidates competing in the race....Read More
The BJP is contending with strong opposition as it seeks a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to regain control after ten years.
Regional players like Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), which partnered with the BJP until early 2024 and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are also in the fray, positioning themselves as potential power brokers in the upcoming government formation.
Polling will take place in 90 constituencies across the state from 7 am to 6 pm. Over 2 crore voters, including 8,821 centenarians, are expected to cast their ballots at 20,632 polling stations.
The Congress is looking to build on its impressive performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Their manifesto promises seven key guarantees, including a legal commitment to MSPs, conducting a caste survey, and providing a monthly allowance of ₹2,000 to women.
Rahul Gandhi has spearheaded the Congress campaign, raising concerns over critical issues like the Agniveer scheme, farmers' protests, and the wrestlers' agitation against the BJP.
In 2014, riding the Modi wave, the BJP won 47 seats, forming its first government in Haryana with Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister.
Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini remains optimistic, emphasising the development work BJP government has carried out over the past decade, and mentioning that Haryana has transformed into a “developed state” under BJP's leadership.
A total of 1,031 candidates are vying in this election, which includes 101 women and 464 independents.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Khattar encourages early voting after casting his vote
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that he had the opportunity to be the first to cast his vote at the booth. He urged all residents of the state to vote as early as possible, encouraging those with commitments to prioritise voting before heading out after casting his vote in Karnal.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Deepender Hooda accuses Bhiwani SP of favouring BJP
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to transfer the superintendent of police (SP) of Bhiwani district, alleging a violation of the model code of conduct (MCC). He accused the SP of bias against Congress and openly supporting BJP candidate JP Dalal, attempting to influence the election outcome.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress candidate Aditya Surjewala heads to vote
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: As polling starts across 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana, Congress candidate Aditya Surjewala departs from his residence to cast his vote in the Kaithal assembly constituency.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Mock polling underway at Jhajjar school
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Mock polling is currently taking place at Shaheed Ramesh Kumar Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Jhajjar. Elections for the 90-member Haryana Assembly are being held today, with more than 2 crore individuals eligible to cast their votes.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Mock polling begins in Adampur assembly constituency
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Mock polling has begun at polling stations in the Adampur assembly constituency. The candidates contesting for this seat include JJP's Krishan Gangwa Parjapati, Congress' Chander Parkash Lal, BJP's Bhavya Bishnoi, AAP's Bhupender Beniwal, and INLD's Randeep Choudaryvas.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: 1,031 candidates competing across 90 constituencies
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Voting in Haryana will take place on October 5, from 7 am to 6 pm. A total of 1,031 candidates are in the fray across all 90 assembly constituencies, with 20,632 polling booths set up for the election.
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: 2.03 crore voters set to cast their ballots
Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: With 2.03 crore voters ready to cast their ballots, the stage is set for the Haryana Legislative Assembly elections in 90 constituencies on Saturday.
