Voting for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana wrapped up at 6 p.m. on October 5, with attention now shifting to the counting of votes that will reveal whether the BJP can achieve a historic third consecutive term or if the Congress and AAP can challenge their momentum. By 5 p.m., the voter turnout was recorded at 61%. According to the Election Commission of India, Mewat led the turnout with 68.28%, while Gurugram had the lowest at 49.97%. Voting commenced at 7 a.m. and will be followed by vote counting on October 8.
Candidates and Key Contests
The political scene in Haryana is charged with diverse candidates, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and notable figures like Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat. As the state gears up for counting day on October 8, the stakes are incredibly high for all major parties involved. Key contesting parties in Haryana include the BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the pre-poll alliance of the Indian National Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party (INLD-BSP) and the Jannayak Janta Party-Azad Samaj Party (JJP-ASP).
Security Measures and Candidate Confidence
A total of 1,031 candidates are competing across all 90 assembly constituencies, with 20,632 polling booths established for the election. Approximately 2,03,54,350 voters in the state are eligible to participate in the 15th Haryana Legislative Assembly Elections. Meanwhile, security measures have been heightened in anticipation of the assembly elections. Among early voters were former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympian Manu Bhaker. Khattar expressed confidence that the BJP would secure 50 out of 90 assembly seats. In contrast, Congress leader Deepender Hooda critiqued this optimism, recalling the BJP’s previous claim to win 75 seats, ultimately ending up with only 40. He remarked, “Today, they are saying they will secure over 50 seats, so one can only imagine the actual outcome.”
The last assembly elections were held in October 2019, after which the Bharatiya Janata Party allied with the Jannayak Janta Party to form the state government, appointing Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister.
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Oct 8, 5:00 PM: BJP Haryana Prepares for a Victory party after unprecedented Win
BJP’s unexpected revival in Haryana has came a suprise after exit polls suggested Congress winning big. To celebrate the comeback and continuing the third term, BJP is preparing for a celebratory party and PM Modi is also expected to make a visit.
Oct 8, 4:45 PM: JJP’s Chief Dushyant Singh Chautala Suffers a setback
Great-grandson of former deputy prime minister Devi Lal, and his party confined themselves to zero seats. Chautala is continousy trailing from his Uchan Kalan seat.
Oct 8, 4: 00 PM: Bhupinder Singh Hooda Wins Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, Secures Seat by Over 71,000 Votes
Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has emerged victorious in the Garhi Sampla-Kiloi constituency, winning by over 71,000 votes, As the Congress leader of the opposition, he expressed optimism about his party’s future, stating, “I have news that counting is stopped at several places. We are getting the majority… this is a game, the ball is sometimes here, sometimes there, but we will do the final goal.” Hooda’s comments suggest a confident outlook for Congress amid the ongoing election results.
Oct 8, 3:30 PM: BJP has won 13 seats, Congress won 14 seats
As per ECI, BJP has won 13 seats, and is leading on 38 seats. Congress has won 14 seats, and leads in 20 seats. 2 Independent caandidates, Savitri Jindal and Devender Kadyan wins big.
Oct 8, 3:24 PM: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Credits PM Modi for Victory, Thanks Ladwa and State Residents
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed gratitude to the residents of Ladwa and the 2.80 crore people of Haryana, attributing his victory to Prime Minister Modi’s policies. He stated, “The credit for this victory goes to PM Modi. The people of Haryana have put a stamp on the policies of PM Modi.”
Oct 8, 3:00 PM: Who’s winning?
Independent candidate Savitri Jindal wins from Hisar, BJP’s Vinod Bhayana wins in Hansi, Congress’s Ashok Kumar Arora wins in Thanesar
Oct 8, 2:00 PM: Himachal CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu Comments on Haryana Election Results
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu remarked, “The lead is very small. Everything will be clearer by 4 PM. We saw similar trends in Himachal Pradesh that changed after 2-3 PM. People have been disgruntled for 10 years, and we hope for a Congress government there.”
#WATCH | Shimla: On #HaryanaElections results, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu says, “There was a very small lead. Everything clears up only by 4 pm…It was the same in Himachal Pradesh initially, trends changed after 2-3 pm…People have been disgruntled for 10 years,… pic.twitter.com/YMGmFiJOQd
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 1: 38 PM: Counting on 4 seats concluded, Congress and BJP gets 2 each,
BJP’s Krishan Lal Middha wins in Jind seat and Pawan Kharkhoda wins in Kharkhauda seat. Congress’ Vinesh Phogat wins in Julana and Aftab Ahmed wins in Nuh.
Oct 8, 12: 55 PM: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Comments on Haryana Election Trends, “”I congratulate the BJP”
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi commented on the Haryana election result trends, saying, “I congratulate the BJP because, despite a significant anti-incumbency wave, it seems they are forming the government in Haryana. The Congress party needs to reevaluate its strategy, as it tends to weaken in direct contests with the BJP.”
She added, “The Maharashtra assembly elections are centered on issues distinct from those in Haryana. The BJP has broken parties and families solely for power, misusing the Election Commission and the Constitution. Industries from Maharashtra are being shifted to other states. Maharashtra will vote based on emotions.”
Oct 8, 12: 21 PM: BJP Leaders Hold ‘Meet-up’ as Party Leads in Haryana Elections
BJP leaders Sudhanshu Trivedi, Anil Baluni, Arun Singh, and other hold a meet-up at the party headquarters in Delhi. According to the latest official Election Commission data, the BJP is leading in the Haryana elections and has successfully crossed the majority mark.
#WATCH | BJP leaders Sudhanshu Trivedi, Anil Baluni, Arun Singh and others hold a candid conversation as they sit together at the party HQ in Delhi.
As per the official EC data, the party is leading in Haryana and has crossed the majority mark. pic.twitter.com/VxABPFAX9Y
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 12: 06 PM: Vinesh Phogat Leads Again, Hooda and Surjewala Lead in Their Seats
Congress’s Vinesh Phogat hasnow again took the lead, with a margin of 4130 cvotes, leaving behind BJP’s Yogesh Kumar. Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the Congress candidate from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, has pulled ahead with an impressive 46,578 votes.
Oct 8, 11:45AM: BJP Leads in 50 Seats, Crossing Majority Mark in Haryana Elections
According to the latest data from the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in 50 of the 90 Assembly seats, surpassing the majority mark of 46. The Congress party is currently leading in 34 seats.
Oct 8, 11: 20 AM: “This Picture Will Change Soon,” Says Congress Leader Supriya Shrinate on Haryana Elections
On the Congress party trailing in the Haryana elections, party leader Supriya Shrinate stated, “This picture will change soon. We expect good news from Haryana. I’ve been monitoring the EC website, and the data isn’t updating. Our vote share is significantly ahead of the BJP’s, and I believe this will translate into seats.”
Oct 8, 10:44 AM: Anil Vij Trails by 1,199 Votes in Ambala Cantt After 2 Rounds of Counting
BJP candidate Anil Vij from Ambala Cantt is currently trailing by a margin of 1,199 votes after 2 out of 16 rounds of counting, according to the latest data from the Election Commission. The race remains competitive as counting continues.
Oct 8, 10:15 AM: “BJP Is Leading, Congress Is Celebrating a Loss,” Says Anil Vij
BJP candidate Anil Vij from the Ambala Cantt Assembly seat stated, “The BJP is leading in the elections, while Congress is celebrating because many within their party want Bhupinder Singh Hooda to lose.” He added, “I will accept the public’s mandate. If the high command decides, I am ready to be the Chief Minister.”
#WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: BJP candidate from Ambala Cantt Assembly seat Anil Vij says, “BJP is leading in the elections and they (Congress) are celebrating because many people in the Congress party want Bhupinder Singh Hooda to lose the elections…I will accept the mandate of… pic.twitter.com/k2ucI4k86S
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 10: 06 AM; Congress Candidate Vinesh Phogat Leaves Counting Center in Jind, Leading in Julana
Vinesh Phogat, the Congress candidate from Julana, has left the counting center in Jind, Haryana. According to official Election Commission trends, she is currently leading in the Julana constituency with 214 votes.
Oct 8, 9: 53 AM: BJP’s Shocking Lead with 46 Seats
BJP: 46
Congress: 37
JJP: 00
INLD: 02
Oct 8, 9: 47 AM: INLD Candidate Arjun Singh Chautala Confident About Results
Arjun Singh Chautala, the INLD candidate from Rania, stated, “We have worked hard and connected with the people. I am confident that our efforts will pay off.” When asked about potential support for any party, he added, “Our position is clear: we do not need to align with anyone.”
He is leading in the Rania Seat.
#WATCH | #HaryanaElection | Sirsa: INLD candidate from Rania, Arjun Singh Chautala says, “We have continuously worked hard, we went among the people. I am confident that our hardwork will yield results…”
When asked about support to any party, he says, “Our stand is very clear,… pic.twitter.com/VsnJcCfgJS
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 9: 40 AM: Close Bout for Congress and BJP
Neck to Neck in Haryana, Congress party has 43 leads and BJP leads on 40 seats.
Oct 8, 9: 33 AM: Election Trends Update: BJP Leads in 25 Seats, Congress Follows Closely
The latest official trends from the Election Commission for 50 of the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana show the BJP leading in 25 seats, closely followed by the Congress party with 23 seats. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) is leading in 1 seat, and an independent candidate maages lead on 1 seat.
Oct 8, 9:29 AM: Haryana CM Nayab Saini Ahead with a margin of 732 seats
Haryana CM Nayab saini was trailing in the early trends, however now as per the trends released by ECI, he is leading on the Ladwa seat with a margin of 732 votes INC’s candidate Mewa Singh is trailing with a margin.
Oct 8, 9:22 AM: Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Ex-CM set to make a Comeback
As per early trends, former CM and current LOP in Haryana Assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda is leading on the Garhi Sampla-Kiloi seat of Rohtak, set for a comeback after 10 years.
Oct 8, 9:19 AM: Early Election Trends Released by ECI shows Congress Leading on 11 Seats
The latest trends from the Election Commission indicate results for 11 of the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana. Currently, the Congress party is leading in 6 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 4 seats, and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has a lead in 1 seat.
Oct 8, 9: 11 AM: Home Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij Ahead on Ambala Cantt, Congress ahead on Ambala Seat.
Congress leader Nirmal Singh is ahead on the Ambala Seat with 1810 votes. and At Ambala cantt constituency , Anil Vij leads.
Oct 8, 9: 05 AM “BJP worked with honesty whereas Congress did lot of corruption”: Haryana CM Nayab Saini
Ahead of the counting of votes for the Haryana Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, said “BJP has worked a lot for the development of Haryana in the past ten years… BJP has worked with honesty for all sections of the society…Our government will continue to work for the development of Haryana and BJP will be forming the government in Haryana for the third time…BJP worked with honesty whereas Congress did a lot of corruption,”
Oct 8, 9: 00 AM “We Are Awaiting Grand Results,” Says BJP Candidate Om Prakash Dhankar
BJP candidate from Badli, Om Prakash Dhankar, stated, “We are looking forward to impressive results. By this afternoon, it will be clear that we are forming the government. Everyone makes claims, but the results will reveal whose claims are accurate.” He added, “Exit polls can be right or wrong. In Chhattisgarh, polls suggested Congress would form the government, but it was actually the BJP that won.”
Oct 8, 8: 30 AM: INC leads in 46 seats, BJP on 19 and JJP trailing in all seats.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Trails from Ladwa constituency, Vinesh Phogat leading in Julana. Independent candidate savitri jindal leads from hisar
Oct 8, 8: 12 AM Congress Takes Early Lead, BJP trails in Haryana
Counting completed in 62 seats, Congress Takes Lead in 40 constituencies out of 90, BJP Trails.
Oct 8, 8:00 AM, Counting Begins for Haryana Elections
Oct 8, 7: 45 AM, “We Will Win 70 Seats, Including Kaithal,” Says Congress Candidate Aditya Surjewala
Kaithal, Haryana—Congress candidate Aditya Surjewala expressed confidence in his party’s performance, stating, “Exit polls indicate we will win 60 out of 90 seats, but I believe we will secure 70 seats, including the Kaithal seat.”
#WATCH | Kaithal, Haryana: Congress candidate from Kaithal, Aditya Surjewala says, “…Exit polls say that we will win 60 seats (of the total 90 seats), but I say that we will win 70 seats, we will win Kaithal seat too.”
“…everyone had one feeling in their hearts – Change.… pic.twitter.com/No633XAERE
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 7:40 AM, Independent Candidate Virender Ghogharian Confident About Winning in Haryana
Virender Ghogharian, running as an independent candidate from Uchana Kalan, said, “I’ve felt a lot of love and support from the people. I’m sure I’ll be going to the Assembly.”
#WATCH | Haryana: Virender Ghogharian, Independent candidate from Uchana kalan Assembly constituency says, ” …I have received enough love and support…I am sure that I will go to Assembly…” pic.twitter.com/ZcWIWu72ga
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 7: 15AM Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Confident of BJP Victory in Vote Counting
Haryana Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Ladwa, Nayab Singh Saini, stated, “Today marks the counting of votes, and I firmly believe that the achievements of the BJP government over the past decade will lead us to form the government in Haryana for a third consecutive term. Our administration is committed to serving the people of Haryana, while the Congress party focuses solely on gaining power.”
#WATCH | Kurukshetra: Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Ladwa assembly constituency Nayab Singh Saini says, “Today is the day of counting and I am confident that as a result of the works done by the BJP government in the past ten years, we will be forming the government in… pic.twitter.com/RN5eUqxC6i
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Oct 8, 7: 05 AM : Congress Workers Rally Ahead of Vote Counting in Delhi
As Haryana gears up for the counting of votes, enthusiastic Congress workers gathered outside the party headquarters in Delhi, raising slogans in support of their candidates. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as supporters chanted and displayed banners, expressing confidence in the party’s performance. Leaders addressed the crowd, urging them to remain optimistic about the results, with exit polls indicating towards Congress sweep in Haryana.
Oct 8, 6:45 AM: The vote counting for Haryana elections to begin at 8 am.
Ahead of voting for Haryana elections, the Security has been tightened at counting centres including one in Panchkula, Jind and Rohtak.
