Voting for the high-stakes Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 concluded with a voter turnout of 61 percent recorded till 5 PM, the ECI said.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Updates | Voting Concludes; 61 Percent Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM
Voters wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station at Ghasera village during the Haryana Assembly elections, in Nuh district (PTI)
Published : Oct 5, 2024, 6:30 AM IST
|Updated : Oct 5, 2024, 6:11 PM IST
Polling for 90 Assembly seats is underway in Haryana amid tight security, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker among the early voters. Top leaders in the fray are CM Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat, and JJP's Dushyant Chautala. In all, 1,027 candidates are contesting the election. The Congress is hoping to return to power after 10 years by dethroning the BJP. The voting, which began at 7 am, will conclude at 6 pm, while the counting of votes will be taken up on October 8. Saini, who is contesting from Ladwa in Kurukshetra, cast his vote in his native village, Mirza, in Ambala district's Naraingarh. Former Haryana chief minister M L Khattar cast his vote in Karnal, while Manu Bhaker along with her parents, cast their ballots in Goria village in Jhajjar district.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated that exit poll predictions for Haryana will be released only after 6:30 p.m. on the same day, allowing voters to cast their ballots free from external influence. In Panchkula, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Himadri Kaushik has briefed paramilitary forces and police personnel on security measures, emphasising the need for heightened vigilance, especially at sensitive polling stations.
Strict guidelines have been issued, with a zero-tolerance policy towards negligence during duty. The Sirsa district has also completed its election preparations, establishing 996 polling booths to accommodate over 10 lakh voters, including 25,138 first-time voters. Elaborate security arrangements are in place as 2,500 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, alongside 40 patrolling teams, to monitor the area continuously. Ellenabad Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajesh Kumar confirmed that all necessary arrangements have been made for polling, including webcasting at every booth He also called for increased voter awareness to ensure maximum participation. People without a voter ID card can present one of 12 alternative identity documents approved by the ECI. Officials have urged all eligible voters to verify their registration status and participate in the democratic process.
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Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Voting Concludes; 61 Percent Voting Recorded Till 5 PM
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | 'BJP On Its Way Out, Congress Coming To Power', Says Bhupinder Hooda
As voting for Haryana Assembly Elections nears conclusion, Congress leader and former CM Bhupinder Hooda said that the grand old party will form the next government in the state with a huge majority.
" Congress will form the government with a huge majority in the state. BJP ja rahi hai, Congress aa rahi hai (BJP is on its way out and Congress is coming to power)," Hooda said.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | AAP Has Emerged As Third Option In Haryana: State Party Chief Dr Sushil Gupta
As voting enters the last leg for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024, state AAP President, Dr Sushil Gupta said that the party has emerged as a "third option" in the state.
"AAP has emerged as a third option in Haryana. I believe that Arvind Kejriwal will have the 'remote control' to form the government in the state," Gupta said during his visit to a polling booth to cast his vote.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Congress Takes 'Departure' Dig At Incumbent BJP As Voting Enters Last Leg
As voting entered the last leg for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024, the Pradesh Congress Committee took a "departure" dig at the incumbent BJP saying the "ticket for BJP's departure has been cut".
"Friends, the ticket for BJP's departure has been cut," the Haryana Congress captioned a flight ticket-themed image showing BJP's 'departure ticket' "from Chandigarh to Jamna Paar".
The image shows the departure date as October 8, the counting day for the Haryana Assembly Elections in Flight 'HRY' with the boarding time of 1700 hours.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | 'Atmosphere Positive For Congress', Says Former Wrestler Vinesh Phogat
As voting for Haryana Assembly Elections nears conclusion, wrestler-turned-politician, Vinesh Phogat, who is contesting from Julana seat on a Congress ticket said that the atmosphere was positive for the grand old party.
"The atmosphere is positive (for Congress)..." Phogat said.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | BJP Will Form Govt With Thumping Majority, Claims Party MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal
As voting for Haryana assembly elections enters the last leg, BJP MP Janardhan Singh Sigriwal claimed the saffron party will form the next government with a thumping majority.
"We (BJP) will form the government with a thumping majority (in Haryana). As per the trends, people are voting in favour of BJP-led NDA in large numbers. People are in support of PM Modi, and they know that 'Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai'," Sigriwal said during his visit to a polling booth.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Voter Turnout Nears 50 Percent Till 3 PM
Nearly half of the registered voters exercised their franchise in the ongoing voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 till 3 PM on Saturday, the Election Commission of India said in its latest update.
As per the ECI's two-hourly update, a voter turnout of 49.13 percent was recorded as of 3 PM.
As per the ECI data, Yamunanagar is leading with the highest voting percentage of 56.79 percent followed by Mewat with 56.59 percent, Palwal with 56.02 percent and Jind with 53.94 percent. The lowest voter turnout as of 3 PM was recorded in Gurugram with 38.61 percent.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | AAP President Sushil Gupta Casts Vote In Jhajjar
Haryana AAP President Sushil Gupta cast his vote in the ongoing voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections at a polling station in Jhajjar. Gupta was showed his inked finger after casting his vote for the Haryana assembly elections.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Kumari Selja Condemns 'Misbehaviour' With Congress Worker Sonia Duhan
Amid the ongoing voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections, Congress MP condemned alleged misbehaviour with party worker Sonia Duhan and demanded strict action against the culprits.
"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..." Selja said.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | CM Nayab Saini Offers Prayers At Ladwa Gurudwara
Amid the ongoing voting for the Haryana Assembly elections, Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Ladwa assembly constituency Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at a Gurudwara in Ladwa.
After offering prayers, the incumbent Chief Minister also visited a BJP Help Desk at a polling station.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | People Want Change, Congress Will Form Next Govt: Sachin Pilot
As voting for the 90-seat Haryana assembly goes on, senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said that people wanted change given the BJP's performance in its 10-year rule in the state.
"We have very clearly told people about our seven guarantees, what we want to give them. What do what we say. We are ready to serve the people with a big mandate. People have seen BJP's performance in the last 10 years, and they want a change. The feedback I am getting from across the state is very positive and I am hopeful that we will form government," Pilot told mediapersons.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Voter Turnout Reaches 36.69% At 1 PM
As the voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections is underway, voter turnout stands at 36.69% according to data available at 1pm. Voters can be seen queuing up in front of polling booths to express their franchise. This election is a high-stakes battle as the BJP is eyeing a third straight term to power in the state, the Congress party is aiming to wrest back power riding on anti-incumbency, and issues of farmer protests and wrestler protests. The key contesting parties in Haryana include BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as well as the pre-poll alliance between Indian National Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party (INLD-BSP) and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)-Azad Samaj Party (ASP).
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Groom Casts Vote Before Wedding In Kurukshetra
Sunil Kumar, a groom from Pipli village in Kurukshetra district, cast his vote before heading to his wedding on Saturday. "I want to tell everyone that casting your vote is the most important thing. You should never waste your vote. I’m heading for my wedding now, but first, it was essential to cast my vote, and now I’m on my way," he said.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "This Election Is For Change" : Wrestler Sangeeta Phogat
"It’s not just me, but all of Haryana that is hopeful because this election is for change. I am happy that I have cast my vote for the first time, and it’s for change. This time Congress government is going to come with a clear majority," says wrestler Sangeeta Phogat after casting her vote.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh Says, "Voting Percentage Will Increase By Evening"
Regarding the voter turnout in the Haryana Assembly Elections, Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh said, "In the morning, farmers have gone to the field to harvest millet. By evening, when they return home from the field and vote, the voting percentage will increase."
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates |"Congress Is Making Govt," Says Bhupinder Hooda After Casting Vote
After casting his vote in Rohtak for the state assembly elections, Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda expressed confidence that his party will come back to power in Haryana. "Congress is making government in Haryana and BJP is going," said Bhupinder Hooda.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Voter Turnout Rises To 22.7% At 11 AM
As the voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections is underway, voter turnout stands at 22.7% according to data available at 11 am. Voters can be seen queuing up in front of polling booths to express their franchise. This election is a high-stakes battle as the BJP is eyeing a third straight term to power in the state, the Congress party is aiming to wrest back power riding on anti-incumbency, and issues of farmer protests and wrestler protests. The key contesting parties in Haryana include BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as well as the pre-poll alliance between Indian National Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party (INLD-BSP) and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)-Azad Samaj Party (ASP).
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Confident BJP Would Win A Third Time
"Voting in Haryana is underway and we are confident that this time also people of Haryana will trust BJP and give the party to serve for the third time. I firmly believe that on October 8, when the results will be announced, BJP will win," said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "Bhiwani SP Working In favour Of BJP, Should Be Removed", Demands Congress
Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Saturday said, "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..."
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | BJP MP Naveen Jindal Reaches Polling Station On Horse
BJP MP Naveen Jindal reached a polling station in Kurukshetra on a horse, to cast his vote for the Haryana Assembly elections.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "People Should Vote To Make Haryana No. 1" Says Babita Phogat
Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat cast her vote at a polling booth in Charkhi Dadri. "We went amidst the people with issues of development. People should vote to make Haryana no. 1 state. We should all fulfil the duties of being a responsible citizen", says former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates |"Vote In Large Numbers To Defeat Injustice" : Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday urged the people of Haryana to vote in large numbers to defeat injustice and usher in a new dawn for Haryana.
In a post on X, Priyanka said, "My dear sisters and brothers of Haryana, my Ram Ram to all of you. Today is an auspicious day for voting. Farmers, employees, youth, wrestlers, mothers-sisters, traders, deprived sections - all have suffered the atrocities of 10 years of misrule. In this misrule, you have been made to cry tears of blood by snatching away your jobs, income, pension, ration. Every single blow of the lathis on the bodies of the people of Haryana is a witness to 10 years of tyrannical rule."
"This is the time to use your democratic right to give a blow to the power of injustice and oppression. Vote in large numbers and defeat injustice and usher in a new dawn for Haryana," she added in her post.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Independent Candidate In Meham Alleges Being Beaten Up By Ex MLA
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 the Meham seat as a Congress candidate.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "Small Actions Can Lead To Significant Changes", Manu Bhaker After Her First Vote
"Today, I voted for the first time, and I want to tell everyone here that it is our duty as youth to choose our leaders. These small actions can lead to significant changes in the future. I have fulfilled my duty, so you should fulfil yours and definitely come out to vote," said Paris Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after casting her vote.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | 9.53% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 9 AM
As the voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections is underway, voter turnout stands at 9.53% according to data available at 9 am. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were among the early voters. This election is a high-stakes battle as the BJP is eyeing a third straight term to power in the state, the Congress party is aiming to wrest back power riding on anti-incumbency, and issues of farmer protests and wrestler protests.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "We Have To Form A Govt Of Justice", Says Rahul Gandhi
As the people of Haryana vote for the 90 seats in the state assembly, Leader of Opposition in Loksabha Rahul Gandhi appealed to "all the residents of the state, to come out of their homes in large numbers and vote for Congress". In a post on X, he wrote: My brothers and sisters of Haryana, Today there is a very important election in the state - an appeal to all the residents of the state, to come out of their homes in large numbers and vote for Congress. - For the prosperity of farmers - For employment of youth - For the safety and respect of women For participation from every class - for social security For the well-being of every family Every vote you give to Congress will protect the Constitution and will become your weapon against the atrocities of BJP. We have to form a government of 36 communities in Haryana, a government with everyone's participation, a government of justice - a Congress government. now #HaathBadlegaHalaat"
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Kejriwal Appeals To " Vote For Creating A Better Haryana"
With voting underway for the 90 seats in the Haryana Assembly, Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to voters to "vote for creating a better Haryana". In a post on X, he said, " I appeal to all the brothers, sisters, elders and youth of Haryana. Do cast your vote today. Your every vote will be for the bright future of your family, for the creation of a better Haryana".
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "Promises Congress' Not Concrete", Says CM Nayab Singh Saini
As the polling for the 90 constituencies in Haryana Assembly is underway, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said "I want to appeal to the people of Haryana to cast 100% votes. Under the leadership of PM Modi, we will work to develop Haryana, just the way we have done in the last 10 years. I want to say to the people of the state that you cast your votes and PM Modi and we will guarantee the development of the state...The promises of Congress are not concrete. They have lost the support of the people...Congress' intention is clear that they want to finish reservations. They are anti-reservation and anti-poor..."
"Confident That People Of Haryana Will Provide Strength To JJP", Says Former Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala
After casting his vote in Sirsa, the former deputy chief minister of Haryana said that he is confident that the people of Haryana will provide strength to his Jannayak Janata Party. "It is the biggest festival of democracy and I request every Haryana voter that your vote is your power which will decide the future of the state for the next five years. All of you should come out of your home and cast vote before 6 pm. We are confident that the people of Haryana will provide strength to the Jannayak Janata Party and Azad Samaj Party alliance and give more numbers than before," said Dushyant Chautala.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates |"Vote To Maintain The Pace Of Development" : Home Minister Amit Shah
As the voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections is underway, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the voters to "vote to maintain the pace of development". In a post on X, the minister said: " The people of Veer Bhoomi Haryana are going to vote in the state today. Your one vote will work to keep Haryana free from the rule of expenditure slips, corruption and dealers. I urge all my sisters and brothers to vote to maintain the pace of development and to elect a government that takes the government out of one district and reaches every village of Haryana. Only a government with a track record of development and good governance, and not one making false promises, can bring welfare to Haryana. First vote, then water".
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat Casts Vote In Kurukshetra
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat cast his vote at a polling booth in Kurukshetra for the Haryana Assembly Elections. "My family exercised its right to vote today. I want to urge all people of Haryana to exercise their right to vote so that we can play an important role in making a good society", he said after expressing his franchise.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Vinesh Phogat : "Very Big Day For The People Of The State"
While arriving to cast her vote at a polling station in Charkhi Dadri, Congress candidate from Julana Assembly Constituency Vinesh Phogat said: " 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..."
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates| "Congress Govt Will Come To Power In Haryana", Says Congress Candidate From Panchkula
After casting his vote for the Haryana Assembly Elections, Congress candidate from Panchkula assembly seat, Chander Mohan said: "... Certainly Congress government will come to power in Haryana. I will appeal to the voters of Haryana that it is necessary to change the government for the progress and prosperity of Haryana, when our government comes, we will fulfil all our promises."
Voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections began on Saturday morning across the polling booths in the state.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | PM Modi Appeals To "Set A New Record Of Voting"
As the voting for the Haryana Assembly Elections is underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to voters to " set a new record of voting". In a post on X, he wrote: "Voting is taking place today for the Haryana Assembly elections. I appeal to all voters to be a part of this holy festival of democracy and set a new record of voting. On this occasion, my special best wishes to all the young friends of the state who are going to vote for the first time."
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | "We will get more than 50 seats this time," Says Union Minister Khattar
After casting his vote for the Haryana Assembly Elections, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, "...We will get more than 50 seats this time." Voting for Haryana Assembly Elections began with people queuing up to exercise their franchise at polling booths across the state. This election is a high-stakes battle as the BJP is eyeing a third straight term to power in the state, the Congress party is aiming to wrest back power riding on anti-incumbency, and issues of farmer protests and wrestler protests. T
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Polling Begins
Voting for Haryana Assembly Elections began with people queuing up to exercise their franchise at polling booths across the state. 20,632 polling booths have been set up statewide. A total of 2,03,54,350 people are eligible to exercise their franchise in the state. Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, has said that the state is fully prepared for the upcoming 15th Legislative Assembly elections to be held on Saturday.
He emphasised that every vote counts and citizens should actively participate in this festival of democracy by exercising their franchise. Agarwal stated that 2,03,54,350 voters, including 1,07,75,957 males, 95,77,926 females, and 467 third-gender voters, will cast their votes in the Assembly Elections on October 5. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting across 90 constituencies, and 20,632 polling booths have been set up for the election.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | A High Stake Battle In The Offing
This election is a high-stakes battle as the BJP is eyeing a third straight term to power in the state, the Congress party is aiming to wrest back power riding on anti-incumbency, and issues of farmer protests and wrestler protests. The key contesting parties in Haryana include BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as well as the pre-poll alliance between Indian National Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party (INLD-BSP) and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)-Azad Samaj Party (ASP).
Voting in Haryana will begin at 7 am. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting in all 90 assembly constituencies, and 20,632 polling booths have been set up for voting.
According to Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, 2,03,54,350 voters, including 1,07,75,957 males, 95,77,926 females, and 467 third-gender voters, will cast their votes in the Assembly Elections on October 5. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting across 90 constituencies, and 20,632 polling booths have been set up for the election.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | Mock Polling Begins
Mock polling is underway in polling booths across the state as the voters in the state are expressing their franchise in the Assembly elections. Polling will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and a total of 2,03,54,350 people are eligible to exercise their franchise in the state. Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal highlighted that Haryana Police has made robust security arrangements to ensure that the Assembly Elections are conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates | State Fully Prepared : CEO
Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, has said that the state is fully prepared for the upcoming 15th Legislative Assembly elections to be held on Saturday.
He emphasised that every vote counts and citizens should actively participate in this festival of democracy by exercising their franchise. Agarwal stated that 2,03,54,350 voters, including 1,07,75,957 males, 95,77,926 females, and 467 third-gender voters, will cast their votes in the Assembly Elections on October 5. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting across 90 constituencies, and 20,632 polling booths have been set up for the election.
The Chief Electoral Officer informed that on the day of voting, 100% of polling stations will be monitored through webcasting at three levels. Control rooms have been set up at the state, district, and assembly levels to ensure smooth monitoring during the elections. Agarwal said that 225 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed for security.
"To ensure a law and order situation and peaceful voting during the elections, 225 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed across the state. This includes 40 companies of CRPF, 25 of BSF, 45 of CISF, 35 of ITBP, 45 of SSB, and 35 companies of RPF. Additionally, 391 Static Surveillance Teams (SST) and 453 Flying Squad Teams (FST) have been deployed for surveillance.
Vigilance is also being maintained with 133 checkpoints (Nakkas) on the state borders and 140 checkpoints within the state," he said.
The Chief Electoral Officer highlighted that Haryana Police has also made robust security arrangements to ensure that the Assembly Elections are conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. A total of 29,462 police personnel, 21,196 home guards, and 10,403 Special Police Officers (SPO) have been deployed across the state. Strict surveillance will be maintained at every corner of the state to allow citizens to cast their votes without fear. Agarwal announced that the 'Voters-in-Queue' app is available to help voters avoid long waiting times at polling booths, especially in urban areas. Citizens can use the app to check the status of queues at polling booths. The app updates the line status every 30 minutes. Any citizen from 30 urban legislative assemblies can monitor the queue status from the comfort of their homes using the app.
Last Updated : Oct 5, 2024, 6:11 PM IST