Haryana Election 2024 Live Updates and Latest News: Polling for 90 Assembly seats in Haryana took place on Saturday amid tight security, with 9.53 poll percentage being recorded in the first two hours. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were among the early voters.
Top leaders in the fray were CM Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat, and JJP's Dushyant Chautala. In all, 1,027 candidates contested the election. The Congress is hoping to return to power after 10 years by dethroning the BJP. The voting, which began at 7 am, concluded at 6 pm, while the counting of votes will be taken up on October 8.
According to the Election Commission data, an overall poll percentage of 61% voting was recorded till 5 PM. Gurgaon registered the lowest voter turnout.
The voting for Haryana Assembly election has concluded. The results are expected on October 8.
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Oct 05, 2024, 6:15 PM IST
Haryana
Voting concludes in Haryana Assembly elections. Counting of votes will be held on on October 8.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "...As far as Congress is concerned, I am hopeful. The people are liking our campaigns, manifesto and guarantees...We are clear about our 7 guarantees and what we are providing to the people. We abide by our words...In the last 10 years, the public has seen the performance of BJP. Now, everyone is inclined towards transformation...We are getting positive feedback, so I am hopeful that we will form the government (in Haryana)."
On the issues of farmers, he says, "The farmers have been disappointed for the last 10 years. BJP promised to double the income of farmers. Despite that, the farmers are living in a bad condition today. As soon as we form the government in Haryana, we will prioritise the issues of farmers. The farmers have hope from the Congress party."
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "...As far as Congress is concerned, I am hopeful. The people are liking our campaigns, manifesto and guarantees...We are clear about our 7 guarantees and what we are providing to the people. We abide by our words...In the last… pic.twitter.com/IytI6W5n6E
Haryana AAP President Sushil Gupta says, "Today, Haryana is celebrating the festival of democracy. People are voting for a change, they are waiting for a better health and education system in the state... AAP will come as a thrid option in the state."
#WATCH | Haryana AAP President Sushil Gupta says, "Today, Haryana is celebrating the festival of democracy. People are voting for a change, they are waiting for a better health and education system in the state... AAP will come as a thrid option in the state." https://t.co/hJ3q9g6T9vpic.twitter.com/pR34vL5rxI
On the misbehaviour with Congress worker Sonia Duhan on stage, Congress MP Kumari Selja says "I spoke to her, she told me that some people were touching her and trying to remove her from the stage. We saw the same in the video as well and when I confirmed this with her, she told me that someone misbehaved with her. If something like this happens to a woman today, it is highly condemnable. Action should be taken on this..."
#WATCH | Hisar, Haryana: On the misbehaviour with Congress worker Sonia Duhan on stage, Congress MP Kumari Selja says "I spoke to her, she told me that some people were touching her and trying to remove her from the stage. We saw the same in the video as well and when I confirmed… pic.twitter.com/JvULUz4lcI
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "In the last 10 years, good work has been done in Haryana with the blessings of PM Modi. No one takes seriously what Congress says. For 70 years, they have made false promises. They can win a few elections here and there but will not come to power. The words of Rahul Gandhi are so objectionable that it saddens us, he can criticise us but he shouldn't say things which harm the nation..."
#WATCH | Delhi | #HaryanaAssemblyElections2024 Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "In the last 10 years, good work has been done in Haryana with the blessings of PM Modi. No one takes seriously what Congress says. For 70 years, they have made false promises. They can win a few… pic.twitter.com/mUuwv82Pyi
Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Ladwa assembly constituency Nayab Singh Saini says, "We are getting a lot of love, lotus is blooming in the entire state, lotus is blooming in Ladwa too. We have ended the Congress' politics of nepotism and discrimination. Hooda sahab used to look only at a particular class, only at a particular region. But in our government, we have worked for Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, taking everyone along... the amount of work we have done in the last 10 years, even 7 generations of Congress will not be able to do that much work."
Oct 05, 2024, 1:57 PM IST
Haryana
36.69% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Haryana Assembly elections. As of 1 pm, Mewat recorded the highest voter turnout of 42.64%, followed by Yamunanagar at 42.08% and Jind at 41.93%. Panchkula recorded the lowest voter turnout at 25.89%.
36.69% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Haryana Assembly elections.
As of 1 pm, Mewat recorded the highest voter turnout of 42.64%, followed by Yamunanagar at 42.08% and Jind at 41.93%. Panchkula recorded the lowest voter turnout at 25.89% pic.twitter.com/xaNXGa0evk
As per the live data shared by Election Commission of India, 36.69% voter turnout has been recorded till 1 pm in single-phase Haryana Assembly election for 90 seats.
Oct 05, 2024, 1:45 PM IST
Haryana
At a time when polling for Haryana's 90 hotly-contested seats is going on, #ByeByeBJP started trending on the micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter.
Oct 05, 2024, 1:42 PM IST
Haryana
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who recently joined Congress, after casting his vote in Jhajjar, appealed voters to elect the grand old party this time. "I appeal to the people of Haryana to vote as much as possible. Today there is a lack of employment in Haryana. The government that was in power from 2005-2014, every section of the society developed. In the last 10 years, be it sportspersons, farmers, soldiers, whoever raised their voice, they were lathi-charged. So keeping this in mind, you should vote as much as possible. Congress government should be brought to power in Haryana..."
#WATCH | Jhajjar, Haryana: After casting his vote, Congress leader and wrestler Bajrang Punia says, "I appeal to the people of Haryana to vote as much as possible. Today there is a lack of employment in Haryana. The government that was in power from 2005-2014, every section of… https://t.co/UjIjulb8b9pic.twitter.com/Fs3C1AQNuV
Congress leader Ashok Tanwar says, "Congress will get a minimum of 75 seats. There is an atmosphere of change and Congress will definitely get great success... Congress party stands with all sections and this mandate is against those who could not live up to the expectations of the people in the last 10 years..."
#WATCH | Sirsa, Haryana: After casting his vote, Congress leader Ashok Tanwar says, "Congress will get a minimum of 75 seats. There is an atmosphere of change and Congress will definitely get great success... Congress party stands with all sections and this mandate is against… https://t.co/wI8etSjDFXpic.twitter.com/PT4qAkZGbT
A significant altercation occurred at polling booth No. 134 in the Maham constituency. The clash involved Balraj Kundu of the Haryana Jan Seva Party and Anand Singh Dangi's supporters. During the incident, Kundu's personal assistant's kurta was torn when tensions escalated.
VIDEO | Haryana Election 2024: Independent candidate from #Meham Assembly constituency Balraj Kundu alleges that he and his PA were beaten up by former Congress MLA Anand Singh Dangi and his supporters outside a polling booth. Dangi's son Balram Dangi is contesting from Meham… pic.twitter.com/tuS94ZPdOk
After casting her vote, Wrestler Sangeeta Phogat says, "I am happy that I have cast my first vote for change. Everyone is tired of BJP, everyone wants that this time the government should change and are voting for the Congress government..."
#WATCH | Jhajjar, Haryana: After casting her vote, Wrestler Sangeeta Phogat says, "I am happy that I have cast my first vote for change. Everyone is tired of BJP, everyone wants that this time the government should change and are voting for the Congress government..."… https://t.co/xlVZK8Q3g8pic.twitter.com/46WoccNvt7
Chandigarh: Haryana Election Commission Nodal Officer Manish Kumar Lohan says, "... Polling on all booths started on time. So far, 25% voter turnout has been reported, which is an encouraging number... Last time the voter turnout was more than 68% and this time we hope to cross the 75% mark... Weather plays a crucial role in taking the poll percentage up or down... There has been no untoward incident so far..."
#WATCH | Chandigarh: Haryana Election Commission Nodal Officer Manish Kumar Lohan says, "... Polling on all booths started on time. So far, 25% voter turnout has been reported, which is an encouraging number... Last time the voter turnout was more than 68% and this time we hope… pic.twitter.com/sd5DEYd2eW
ihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha says, "This is the great festival of democracy. The public will decide whether the one who weakens the country will move forward or the one who strengthens the country will move forward. The one who appeases by raising slogans of caste and religion will move forward or the one who believes in Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas... will move forward. The public will decide this."
#WATCH | Patna | On #HaryanaAssemblyElections2024 Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha says, "This is the great festival of democracy. The public will decide whether the one who weakens the country will move forward or the one who strengthens the country will move forward. The one… pic.twitter.com/kKtfp4vTYL
22.70% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Haryana Assembly elections.
As of 11 am, Palwal recorded the highest voter turnout of 27.94%, followed by Jind at 27.20% and Mewat at 25.65%. Panchkula recorded the lowest voter turnout at 13.46%
Oct 05, 2024, 11:36 AM IST
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala casts his vote at a polling station in Kaithal.
BJP MP from Kurukshtra, Naveen Jindal cast his vote for the Haryana Assembly elections on Saturday and expressed confidence in the party's victory, saying that the people of the state will bless the party and the BJP will form the government in Haryana again.
Oct 05, 2024, 11:21 AM IST
Congress MP Deepender Hooda says, "We demanded from the Election Commission that Bhiwani SP should be removed. From yesterday, we have noticed that he working in favour of a BJP candidate. So he should be removed...The people of Haryana have made up their minds and BJP Govt is going, Congress is coming. People are rejecting the BJP and the independents that have been sponsored by the BJP..."
Oct 05, 2024, 11:19 AM IST
Congress MP Kumari Selja says, "...I am on a certain level, people and the high command are seeing this and they'll decide (about the CM's face). Congress is going to win, BJP will face a loss. The 'misrule' that the BJP has done in these 10 years, people faced a lot of problems..."
#WATCH | #HaryanaElections2024 | Congress MP Kumari Selja says, "...I am on a certain level, people and the high command are seeing this and they'll decide (about the CM's face). Congress is going to win, BJP will face a loss. The 'misrule' that the BJP has done in these 10… pic.twitter.com/qQpYcRz8hd
BJP candidate from Ambala Cantt Assembly seat Anil Vij, says "...BJP will form its govt in Haryana. CM will be decided by the party if the party wants me, then our next meeting will be in the Chief Minister's residence. I am the senior most in the party..."
#WATCH | Ambala: BJP candidate from Ambala Cantt Assembly seat Anil Vij, says "...BJP will form its govt in Haryana. CM will be decided by the party if the party wants me, then our next meeting will be in the Chief Minister's residence. I am the senior most in the party..." pic.twitter.com/5ym2LCZW2I
Sonipat, Haryana: After casting his vote, Wrestler and BJP leader Yogeshwar Dutt says, "I have cast my vote in my village and I request people to vote as much as possible and strengthen democracy, play your important role in forming a strong government, vote to take Haryana forward...BJP's lotus will bloom for the third time in Haryana and Nayab Singh Saini will take oath as CM for the second time..."
#WATCH | Sonipat, Haryana: After casting his vote, Wrestler and BJP leader Yogeshwar Dutt says, "I have cast my vote in my village and I request people to vote as much as possible and strengthen democracy, play your important role in forming a strong government, vote to take… https://t.co/Qn5g0tQWXLpic.twitter.com/6OkrwQbZHM
The Assembly elections for Haryana's 90 constituencies will occur on October 5 in a single phase, where 1,031 candidates, including 101 women, are in the fray.
Oct 05, 2024, 12:18 am IST
The voting will conclude at 6 pm, after which the exit poll results will be released for Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. The results for both Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir will be declared on October 8.
Oct 05, 2024, 12:19 am IST
The polling will be held between 7 am and 6 pm while the counting of votes will be on October 8.
Oct 05, 2024, 12:20 am IST
There are 1,031 candidates in the fray. Among them, 930 are men and 101 are women. According to officials, 20,629 polling booths have been established in the state for the elections.
Oct 05, 2024, 12:20 am IST
What's at stake for BJP?
The BJP is aiming for a hat-trick of victories in Haryana, which has 90 assembly seats up for grabs. In 2014, riding the Modi wave, the saffron party formed the government in the state for the first time by securing 47 seats. To lead the administration in a region predominantly influenced by Jat voters, the party appointed Manohar Lal Khattar, a Punjabi Hindu, as the chief minister.
Oct 05, 2024, 6:24 am IST
Haryana
Mock Poll begins at the polling booth no-120, Indus Public School of Kaithal Assembly constituency.
Mock Poll begins at the polling booth no-120, Indus Public School of Kaithal Assembly constituency.
Congress' Aditya Surjewala, BJP's Leela Ram, AAP's Satbir Singh Goyat and JJP's Sandeep Garhi are contesting from the Kaithal seat
#WATCH | Haryana: Mock Poll begins at the polling booth no-120, Indus Public School of Kaithal Assembly constituency.
Congress' Aditya Surjewala, BJP's Leela Ram, AAP's Satbir Singh Goyat and JJP's Sandeep Garhi are contesting from the Kaithal seat pic.twitter.com/2rFIKpiPEF
Ambala Cantt: Mock Polling visuals from the polling booth no. 161, Sewa Samiti Girls Senior Secondary School of Ambala Cantt assembly seat.
Mock Polling visuals from the polling booth no. 161, Sewa Samiti Girls Senior Secondary School of Ambala Cantt assembly seat.
Former Haryana Minister and BJP leader Anil Vij, JJP's Avtar Singh, INLD's Onkar Singh, Congress's Parvinder Pal Pari and AAP's Raj Kaur Gill are contesting from this seat.
#WATCH | Ambala Cantt: Mock Polling visuals from the polling booth no. 161, Sewa Samiti Girls Senior Secondary School of Ambala Cantt assembly seat.
Former Haryana Minister and BJP leader Anil Vij, JJP's Avtar Singh, INLD's Onkar Singh, Congress's Parvinder Pal Pari and AAP's… pic.twitter.com/iAuSuOL2as
BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi says, "...The BJP will form the government with full majority for the third time. There is a good atmosphere in favour of the BJP...The (Congress) candidate fielded here is an outsider...Bhavya Bishnoi (his son and BJP candidate from Adampur seat) has done good work here, people see a glimpse of (former Haryana chief minister) Bhajan Lal in him..."
#WATCH | Hisar, Haryana: BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi says, "...The BJP will form the government with full majority for the third time. There is a good atmosphere in favour of the BJP...The (Congress) candidate fielded here is an outsider...Bhavya Bishnoi (his son and BJP candidate… pic.twitter.com/r6UteID5rX
Congress candidate from Kaithal Aditya Surjewala offers prayers
Congress candidate from Kaithal assembly seat, Aditya Surjewala offers prayers ahead of casting his vote for Haryana Elelction
BJP's Leela Ram, AAP's Satbir Singh Goyat and JJP's Sandeep Garhi are contesting from the Kaithal seat
#WATCH | Congress candidate from Kaithal assembly seat, Aditya Surjewala offers prayers ahead of casting his vote for #HaryanaElelction
BJP's Leela Ram, AAP's Satbir Singh Goyat and JJP's Sandeep Garhi are contesting from the Kaithal seat pic.twitter.com/mdap4brcKt
On casting her first vote, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker says, "Being the youth of this country, it is our responsibility to cast our vote for the most favourable candidate. Small steps lead to big goals... I voted for the first time..."
#WATCH | On casting her first vote, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker says, "Being the youth of this country, it is our responsibility to cast our vote for the most favourable candidate. Small steps lead to big goals... I voted for the first time..." https://t.co/806sYLcpoepic.twitter.com/vQ5j4m7fFB
CM Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at a temple in Ambala ahead of casting his vote
Haryana CM and BJP's candidate from Ladwa assembly seat, Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at a temple in Ambala ahead of casting his vote.
"Now I am going to Gurudwara to offer prayers and then I will cast my vote, " he says
#WATCH | Haryana CM and BJP's candidate from Ladwa assembly seat, Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at a temple in Ambala ahead of casting his vote for #HaryanaElelction
"Now I am going to Gurudwara to offer prayers and then I will cast my vote, " he says pic.twitter.com/LtkZ4vzzfA
Congress candidate from Julana Assembly Constituency Vinesh Phogat arrives at a polling station in Charkhi Dadri to cast her vote for Haryana Elelction
She says, "It is a huge festival for Haryana and a very big day for the people of the state. I am making an appeal to the people of the state to come out and cast their votes. 10 years ago, when Bhupinder Hooda was the CM, the level of sports in the state was really good. It is not in my hands (to become a minister), it is in the hands of the high command..."
#WATCH | Congress candidate from Julana Assembly Constituency Vinesh Phogat arrives at a polling station in Charkhi Dadri to cast her vote for #HaryanaElelction
She says, "It is a huge festival for Haryana and a very big day for the people of the state. I am making an appeal to… pic.twitter.com/7LoYTR0Xvl
Haryana CM and BJP's candidate from Ladwa assembly seat, Nayab Singh Saini says "I want to appeal to the people of Haryana to cast 100% votes...The mood of the people of Haryana is clear. BJP is going to form its government for the third time with a huge margin on 8th October..."
#WATCH | Haryana CM and BJP's candidate from Ladwa assembly seat, Nayab Singh Saini says "I want to appeal to the people of Haryana to cast 100% votes...The mood of the people of Haryana is clear. BJP is going to form its government for the third time with a huge margin on 8th… pic.twitter.com/ql9gl0gSnF
Karnal, Haryana: After casting his vote, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, "I am feeling good, we will form the government for the third time."
#WATCH | Karnal, Haryana: After casting his vote, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, "I am feeling good, we will form the government for the third time."#HaryanaElelctionpic.twitter.com/29rv3Vpw71
Faridabad: Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar says, "BJP government is going to be formed in Haryana for the third time. BJP has given transparent and honest governance. People of Haryana have seen a government that gives development and good governance for the first time... Earlier in Haryana, ministers used to go to jail every day. People of Haryana have faith in Modi as well as BJP."
Oct 05, 2024, 8:07 am IST
Haryana
Haryana: INLD candidate from Dabwali constituency, Aditya Devilal says, "... The highlight of these elections is that our family has come together... INLD and BSP have formed an alliance. Historically, whenever farmers and workers have formed an alliance, it has given rise to a huge revolution. INLD and BSP will form government in the state... For the last 20 years, people of the state have voted National parties into power because of this, regional issues have been ignored... There's a terrific undercurrent and the results will definitely be shocking..."
Oct 05, 2024, 8:28 am IST
Haryana
PM Modi urges voters to come out in large numbers in Haryana
PM Modi urges voters to "set new record of voting" In Haryana makes special appeal for young electors
आज हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए वोटिंग है। सभी मतदाताओं से मेरी अपील है कि वे लोकतंत्र के इस पावन उत्सव का हिस्सा बनें और मतदान का एक नया रिकॉर्ड कायम करें। इस अवसर पर पहली बार वोट डालने जा रहे राज्य के सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी विशेष शुभकामनाएं।
Independent candidate from the Hisar constituency, Savitri Jindal shows her inked finger after casting her vote at a polling booth in Hisar.
She says, "I have cast my vote. This is the election of the people of Hisar, everyone should vote. I will try to make Hisar beautiful and developed..."
#WATCH | Haryana: Independent candidate from the Hisar constituency, Savitri Jindal shows her inked finger after casting her vote at a polling booth in Hisar.
She says, "I have cast my vote. This is the election of the people of Hisar, everyone should vote. I will try to make… pic.twitter.com/GhXlycph4A
After casting his vote for #HaryanaElection, Congress candidate from Kaithal assembly seat, Aditya Surjewala says "I want to make an appeal to the people of the state to come out and cast their votes. Elections are held once in 5 years but this is the most important thing for democracy. I urge you to vote for the Congress party, for development and justice...There was a problem in the control unit of the EVM which has now been rectified..."
Oct 05, 2024, 8:40 am IST
Haryana
Former Haryana Deputy CM and JJP's candidate from Uchana Kalan seat, Dushyant Chautala says "This is a big festival of democracy and I make this appeal to the people of Haryana that their vote will decide the future of Haryana, so you all come out of your houses and cast maximum votes till 6 PM. We are confident that the way we have worked for Haryana, our alliance will get a huge majority and our partners will be given a chance to work for the development of Haryana...All 90 constituencies are the same and the party workers have put in a lot of effort. I am sure that we will get more votes than in the last election..."
Oct 05, 2024, 8:42 am IST
Haryana
Congress' Kumari Selja exudes confidence in her party's victory
Hisar, Haryana: Congress MP Kumari Selja says, "... At the end of the day, our party high command makes decisions... Today's fight will change the fate of Haryana. Although this a one-sided contest... BJP is ready to welcome me because they are already very weak. They will do anything to have strong leaders with them... We will win all 90 seats..."
#WATCH | Hisar, Haryana: Congress MP Kumari Selja says, "... At the end of the day, our party high command makes decisions... Today's fight will change the fate of Haryana. Although this a one-sided contest... BJP is ready to welcome me because they are already very weak. They… https://t.co/Zmty8kwVJwpic.twitter.com/hklMor1hWF
Karnal, Haryana: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, "... When their offers and freebies turned into votes, they backed off and people can see that. In Himachal Pradesh, they have started charging electricity fares which they had earlier exempted... They kept talking about OPS and NPS but never implemented OPS anywhere. We have now moved on from NPS and introduced the UPS... We make promises and implement policies after taking due account of our budget... They must mislead voters... Congress has only worked to create a divide between castes."
#WATCH | Karnal, Haryana: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, "... When their offers and freebies turned into votes, they backed off and people can see that. In Himachal Pradesh, they have started charging electricity fares which they had earlier exempted... They kept… pic.twitter.com/CXF8uCSbvg
Congress Candidate from Tosham Assembly seat, Anirudh Chaudhary says "I will cast my phone and then inspect the polling station. The environment is very good and people have made up their minds to bring the Congress party to power. In the Tosham seat also, Congress is winning."
#WATCH | Bhiwani, Haryana: Congress Candidate from Tosham Assembly seat, Anirudh Chaudhary says "I will cast my phone and then insect the polling station. The environment is very good and people have made up their minds to bring the Congress party to power. In the Tosham seat… https://t.co/P72LhpnjDwpic.twitter.com/Rmmu4GVJBF