7 Key Points About the Haryana Election Results 2024

1. When Did the Haryana Assembly Elections Take Place?

The Haryana Assembly elections were held on October 5, 2024, with voting taking place across all 90 constituencies.

2. What Was the Voter Turnout in Haryana?

The voter turnout in Haryana was recorded at 67.9%, slightly lower than the 2019 Assembly elections which had a turnout of 68.3%. The male turnout was higher at 68.93%, while the female turnout was 66.73%.

3. Which Parties Are in the Fray?

The key parties in the fray are the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the opposition Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance, and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)-Azad Samaj Party (ASP) alliance.

4. What Are the Key Issues in the Election?

Key issues in the election include farmer distress, the Agniveer military recruitment scheme, and protests by wrestlers against BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations.

5. What Do Exit Polls Predict?

Exit polls predict a clear majority for the Congress in Haryana. Most polls suggest that the Congress could secure more than 50 of the 90 assembly seats, potentially exceeding the two-thirds majority threshold of 46 seats.

6. How Secure Are the Counting Centers?

To ensure security, 30 companies from the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been deployed at counting centers, in addition to 12,000 police personnel. Only candidates, their counting agents, and election agents are allowed inside the counting area.

7. When Will the Final Results Be Announced?

The counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m. on October 8, 2024, with early trends expected by midday and final results anticipated by late afternoon.