October 5. In this single-phase election, the state’s 90 legislative assembly seats will be contested by 1,031 candidates. These elections follow the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, where the BJP retained five of the ten seats, while Congress secured the other five.
The political landscape in Haryana is heated, with a fierce competition between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress. The BJP, currently facing significant anti-incumbency sentiment, is working to hold onto power, while Congress aims to reclaim control of the state after years of being in the opposition.
The elections come at a crucial time, months after the collapse of the BJP-Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) coalition government, which had been formed after the 2019 Assembly elections. With political tensions high, Haryana’s voters are expected to play a key role in determining the state’s future.
The voting will be held from 7 AM to 6 PM on October 5, 2024. More than 2.03 crore voters are eligible to participate in the election, which will decide the fate of 1,031 candidates across 90 assembly seats. This year’s election is expected to see high voter turnout, as the electorate is keenly observing the political developments in the state.
After the polls close, exit poll predictions will be released by 6:30 PM, in line with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) guidelines. Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agrawal, stated, «Conducting, publishing, or