Assembly Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting is in full swing across all 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana to decide the political fate of key leaders like Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is contesting on a Congress ticket. The ruling BJP is aiming for a third consecutive term, while Congress seeks to return to power after a decade.
Key political parties in the fray include the BJP, Congress, AAP, INLD, BSP, JJP, and Azad Samaj Party (ASP). Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP’s campaign, addressing rallies across Haryana, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rallied support for his party, promising a “Congress storm” in the state.
Key Election Updates:
•49.1% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 3 PM: As of 3 PM, 49.1% of voters have cast their votes across Haryana.
•Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda Confident of Congress Victory: Speaking to NDTV, Hooda said, “Congress is coming, BJP is leaving” as he expressed confidence in his party’s chances.
•Allegations of Assault: Haryana Jan Sevak Party’s Balraj Kundu accused former Congress MLA Anand Singh Dangi of assault at a polling booth in Rohtak.
•Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Claims Pro-Incumbency: Vaishnaw stated that Haryana is in favor of the incumbent BJP government, expressing confidence in their chances.
•Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini cast his vote early in Ambala and said, “Congress follows a policy of deception,” adding that the BJP would return with a strong mandate.
•Congress Candidate Vinesh Phogat urged voters to support the fight for women’s safety and poverty eradication.
•Riding Into the Polls: BJP MP Naveen Jindal made headlines by arriving on horseback to cast his vote in Kurukshetra, expressing confidence in the BJP’s victory.
With over 1,000 candidates contesting, Haryana’s political future is set to be shaped today, as voters decide who will lead the state for the next five years.
