Haryana assembly elections LIVE: Jind takes the lead, logs 12.71 per cent voter turnout in first few hour
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Apart from BJP and Congress, some of the biggest alliances are JJP, Azad Samaj Party, INLD and BSP, both of which are vying for a share of electoral support.
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Haryana is witnessing the single-phase elections for its 90-member Legislative Assembly today, after high-energy polling ended on Thursday. Parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress made last-minute efforts to woo voters. While the BJP is aiming for a third term, the Congress is hoping to unseat the ruling party. Other contenders are Jannayaka Janata Party-Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) alliance with Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Rashtriya Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance.
Live updates : Haryana assembly elections LIVE
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October 05, 2024 10:32 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
BJP candidate Anil Vij supports peace in Ambala Cantt assembly contest
Ambala: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Ambala Cantt Assembly seat Anil Vij stressed the desire of the people for peace against violence. Talking to the media, he said, “People of Ambala want to live peacefully; They don’t want hooliganism here anymore.”
Peacefully associated with the lotus symbol representing the BJP, Vij expressed confidence that the party would form a government in Haryana. He also criticised Congress leader Kumari Selja for feeling “suppressed” and disrespected in her party.
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October 05, 2024 10:23 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Wrestler and BJP Leader Yogeshwar Dutt urges voter participation after casting his vote in Sonipat
Wrestler and BJP leader Yogeshwar Dutt voted in his village and stressed the importance of citizen participation in strengthening democracy. He urged the people to vote broadly to “play their vital role in forming a strong government and help move Haryana forward”. Expressing confidence in BJP’s victory, Dutt predicted, “Kamal will blossom for the third time in Haryana and Naib Singh Saini will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the second time”.
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October 05, 2024 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Former CM Bhupender Singh Hooda urges voter participation
Rohtak: Former Chief Minister of Haryana and Congress leader Bhupender Singh Hooda has called on citizens to exercise their right to vote. He emphasised that the public has made up its mind, stating, “This time, the Congress government is coming. Congress is on its way in, while BJP is on its way out.”
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October 05, 2024 10:10 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
BJP MP Naveen Jindal arrives at Kurukshetra polling station on horseback
Kurukshetra: In an extraordinary display of enthusiasm for the Haryana Assembly polls, BJP MP Naveen Jindal reached the polling booth on horseback to cast his vote. His horse entry drew attention because it encouraged citizens to participate in the voting process.
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October 05, 2024 10:00 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Babita Phogat casts her vote in Charkhi Dadri
Former wrestler and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Babita Fogat exercised her right to vote at a polling station in Charkhi Dadri town during the Haryana polls today.
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October 05, 2024 9:45 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
9.53 per cent voter turnout recorded by 9 AM
Haryana Assembly elections witnessed a voter turnout of 9.53% as of 9 AM today. The polling process is underway, with voters casting their ballots across various constituencies in the state.
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October 05, 2024 9:35 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Former Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala casts vote in Sirsa
Ranjit Singh Chautala, an independent candidate from Rania Assembly seat and former Haryana minister, exercised his franchise at a polling booth in Sirsa today.
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October 05, 2024 9:26 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Arvind Kejriwal urges Haryana citizens to cast votes for 'brighter future'
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has made an impassioned appeal to the people of Haryana, urging them to exercise their right to vote. In a statement, Kejriwal said, "I appeal to all brothers, sisters, elders, and youth of Haryana to cast their votes today. Every single vote will contribute to a brighter future for your family and the development of a better Haryana."
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October 05, 2024 9:18 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Kiran Choudhry, daughter cast votes in Bhiwani
BJP MP Kiran Choudhary and her daughter Shruti Choudhary, BJP candidate for Tosham Assembly seat in Bhiwani, proudly displayed their inked fingers after casting their votes in the Haryana Assembly elections.
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October 05, 2024 9:13 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar lashes oot at Congress in Karnal
In a scathing attack, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar alleged that the Congress party has been spreading lies to gain public trust, but their attempts have been exposed as the elections draw near. Speaking in Karnal, Haryana, Khattar criticised the Congress for not announcing their chief ministerial candidate yet.
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October 05, 2024 9:09 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
BJP MLA Balraj Kundu involved in altercation in Maham, clothes torn
In Maham, an altercation broke out involving BJP MLA Balraj Kundu and Congress candidate Balram Dangi in the village of Madina. Reports indicate that the confrontation escalated, resulting in torn clothes. Local residents intervened to separate the two parties. Former MLA Anand Singh Dangi was also present at the scene during the incident.
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October 05, 2024 8:43 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Voting delayed due to EVM technical glitch at Indergarh, Maham constituency
Voting at booth 34 in Indergarh village, part of the Maham assembly constituency, commenced with a one-hour delay due to a technical issue with the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).
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October 05, 2024 8:39 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Congress leader Kumari Selja casts her vote in Hisar
Senior Congress leader Kumari Selja cast her vote in Hisar on Saturday as part of the ongoing Haryana Assembly Election 2024. Selja, a key figure in the Congress party, arrived at the polling booth early to exercise her democratic right.
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October 05, 2024 8:27 AM (IST) Posted by Shubham Bajpai
CM Nayab Saini casts his vote
CM Nayab Singh Saini cast his vote in Mirzapur. He said that BJP is winning the elections and forming the government for the third time with a big margin.
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October 05, 2024 8:25 AM (IST) Posted by Shubham Bajpai
BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi, son Bhavya cast their vote
BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi, his son Bhavya Bishnoi, BJP candidate from Adampur seat, and his wife show victory signs after casting their vote.
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October 05, 2024 8:21 AM (IST) Posted by Shubham Bajpai
Dushyant Chautala cast his vote
Former Deputy CM and JJP President Dushyant Chautala cast his vote in Sirsa. He was accompanied by his wife and mother.
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October 05, 2024 7:47 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Mayawati urges voters to ensure high turnout
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati called upon voters across all communities to turn out in large numbers for the Haryana Assembly elections being held today. She appealed to voters to elect the right and capable candidates to ensure the survival and safety of India’s democracy and its humanitarian constitution. Emphasising the importance of voting, she said, “First vote, then have breakfast,” urging voters to prioritise their civic duty.
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October 05, 2024 7:28 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker casts vote at polling station in Jhajjar
Olympic shooter and medalist Manu Bhaker exercised her right to vote at a polling station in Jhajjar on Saturday. "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...," said Bhaker.
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October 05, 2024 7:22 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
PM Modi urges Haryana voters to set a new voting record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Haryana to actively participate in the ongoing Assembly elections. In a message to voters, he encouraged them to be part of this “sacred democratic celebration” and set a new voting record.
“I especially extend my best wishes to the young voters of the state who are casting their vote for the first time,” PM Modi added, urging all eligible citizens to exercise their right and strengthen democracy.
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October 05, 2024 7:17 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar casts his vote
Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar exercised his right to vote on Saturday as polling for the assembly elections took place. Khattar, who has been an influential leader in the state, arrived at the polling booth early in the day.
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October 05, 2024 7:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar
Voting begins for 90 seats, 1,031 candidates in fray
Voting for the Haryana Assembly elections commenced today, with voters across the state heading to the polls to choose their representatives for 90 assembly seats. The elections have drawn a large number of candidates, with 1,031 contenders vying for a seat in the state legislature.