Haryana Assembly Election 2024

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The Haryana Assembly Election 2024 is a significant political event as the state heads toward crucial polling on October 1, 2024. This election will decide the composition of the 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly, a pivotal moment for Haryana’s political landscape. With prominent parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) locked in a fierce contest, the outcome could reshape the state’s future.

Haryana Election 2024

The Haryana Assembly Election 2024 is scheduled for October 1, with voting across all 90 constituencies. This election will witness a fierce contest among key political parties like the BJP, Congress, AAP, and JJP. With 2.01 crore eligible voters, the election process kicks off with nominations starting on September 5 and concludes with the counting of votes on October 4. Voter turnout and the political landscape will be critical in determining the state’s future, with parties focusing on crucial issues to sway public opinion.

Haryana Election 2024 Schedule and Key Dates

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the official schedule for the Haryana Assembly Election 2024. Here are the key dates you need to know:

Event	Date
Date of Notification	September 5, 2024
Last Date for Nomination	September 12, 2024
Scrutiny of Nominations	September 13, 2024
Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature	September 16, 2024
Polling Date	October 5, 2024
Counting of Votes	October 8, 2024
Completion of Election Process	Mid-October 2024

Key Political Players

1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Past Performance: The BJP won 40 seats in the 2019 elections, forming a coalition government with the JJP.
Leadership: Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, is leading the BJP’s charge in 2024.
Campaign Focus: Development and governance reforms, with a focus on economic policies, infrastructure projects, and law and order.

2. Indian National Congress

Past Performance: Congress secured 31 seats in 2019 and is looking to improve its position in 2024.
Leadership: Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a former Chief Minister, is spearheading the Congress campaign.
Campaign Focus: Social welfare, job creation, and the revival of rural Haryana.

3. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

New Entrant: AAP is contesting the Haryana elections with hopes of expanding its influence beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Leadership: The party’s focus on education, health, and corruption-free governance could appeal to urban voters.

4. Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)

Breakaway Ally: Once a BJP ally, the JJP is now contesting independently after their alliance dissolved earlier in 2024.
Leadership: Led by Dushyant Chautala, the JJP will focus on youth-centric policies and rural development.

Voter Demographics and Statistics

Haryana boasts a total of 2.01 crore voters:

Male Voters: 1.06 crore
Female Voters: 0.95 crore
First-Time Voters: 4.52 lakh
Young Voters: 40.95 lakh

The presence of a large number of young and first-time voters is likely to shape the electoral outcomes, particularly with rising interest in issues like education, employment, and technological advancement.

Haryana Congress Candidate List 2024

The Congress party has released its first list of 31 candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. Key figures in this list include prominent leaders and new entrants to the party. Here are some notable names from the candidate list:

S. No.	Candidate Name	Constituency
1	Bhupinder Singh Hooda	Garhi Sampla-Kiloi
2	Udai Bhan	Hodal
3	Vinesh Phogat	Julana
4	Mewa Singh	Ladwa
5	Surender Panwar	Sonipat
6	Bharat Bhushan Batra	Rohtak
7	Kuldeep Vats	Badli
8	Chiranjeev Rao	Rewari
9	Neeraj Sharma	Faridabad NIT
10	Jagbir Singh Malik	Gohana
11	Geeta Bhukkal	Jhajjar (SC)
12	Aftab Ahmed	Nuh
13	Surender Jakhar	Safidon
14	Kuldeep Bishnoi	Adampur
15	Kuldeep Sharma	Ganaur
16	Anand Singh Dangi	Meham
17	Jaiveer Singh	Kharkhoda
18	Udayveer Dahiya	Rai
19	Bharat Singh Malik	Jind
20	Mahender Singh Kesri	Kalanaur
21	Jai Parkash	Hisar
22	Phool Singh Khera	Ambala Cantt
23	Ranjit Singh Chautala	Rania
24	Anil Dhingra	Panipat Urban
25	Ram Singh Nain	Israna
26	Ram Niwas Ghorela	Barwala
27	Balwan Singh	Pataudi (SC)
28	Rao Dan Singh	Mahendragarh
29	Joginder Singh Malik	Assandh
30	Deepender Singh Hooda	Rohtak (Urban)
31	Jitender Kumar	Jatusana

Haryana BJP Candidate List 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly Election 2024, aiming for a third consecutive win in the state. Here are some key candidates and constituencies from the list:

Constituency	Candidate Name
Ladwa	Nayab Singh Saini
Kalka	Shakti Rani Sharma
Panchkula	Gian Chand Gupta
Ambala Cantt.	Anil Vij
Ambala City	Aseem Goel
Mulana (SC)	Santosh Sarwan
Sadhaura (SC)	Balwant Singh
Jagadhri	Kanwar Pal Gurjar
Yamunanagar	Ghanshyam Dass Arora
Radaur	Shyam Singh Rana
Shahbad (SC)	Subhash Kalsana
Thanesar	Subhash Sudha
Pehowa	Sardar Kamaljeet Singh Ajrana
Guhla (SC)	Kulwant Bazigar
Kalayat	Kamlesh Dhanda
Kaithal	Leela Ram Gurjar
Nilokheri (SC)	Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi
Indri	Ram Kumar Kashyap
Karnal	Jagmohan Anand
Gharaunda	Harvinder Kalyan
Panipat Rural	Mahipal Dhanda
Panipat City	Pramod Kumar Vij
Israna (SC)	Krishan Lal Panwar
Samalkha	Manmohan Bhadana
Kharkhauda (SC)	Pawan Kharkhauda
Sonipat	Nikhil Madan
Gohana	Dr. Arvind Sharma
Safidon	Ram Kumar Gautam
Jind	Dr. Krishan Lal Middha
Uchana Kalan	Devender Attri
Tohana	Devender Singh Babli
Fatehabad	Duda Ram Bishnoi
Ratia (SC)	Sunita Duggal
Kalanwali (SC)	Rajinder Deshujodha
Rania	Shishpal Kamboj
Adampur	Bhavya Bishnoi
Uklana (SC)	Anoop Dhanak
Narnaund	Capt. Abhimanyu
Hansi	Vinod Bhayana
Barwala	Ranbir Gangwa
Hisar	Dr. Kamal Gupta
Nalwa	Randhir Panihar
Loharu	JP Dalal
Badhra	Umed Patuwas
Dadri	Sunil Sangwan
Bhiwani	Ghanshyam Saraf
Tosham	Shruti Choudhry
Bawani Khera (SC)	Kapur Valmiki
Meham	Deepak Hooda
Garhi Sampla-Kiloi	Manju Hooda
Kalanaur (SC)	Renu Dabla
Bahadurgarh	Dinesh Kaushik
Badli	Om Prakash Dhankar
Jhajjar	Kaptan Birdhana
Beri	Sanjay Kablana
Ateli	Aarti Singh Rao
Kosli	Anil Dahina
Rewari	Lakshman Singh Yadav
Badshahpur	Rao Narbir Singh
Nangal Chaudhry	Dr. Abhe Singh Yadav
Gurgaon	Mukesh Sharma
Sohna	Tejpal Tanwar
Palwal	Gaurav Gautam
Prithla	Tek Chand Sharma
Ballabgarh	Mool Chand Sharma
Faridabad	Vipul Goel
Tigaon	Rajesh Nagar

Constituency List for Haryana Assembly Election 2024

Haryana is divided into 90 constituencies that are spread across the state’s districts. Key constituencies to watch include:

Kalka
Panchkula
Ambala Cantt.
Karnal
Hisar
Sirsa
Gurgaon

For a full list of constituencies, click [here].

Key Issues in Haryana Assembly Election 2024

1. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

Haryana’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Issues related to Minimum Support Prices (MSP), farmer loans, and irrigation infrastructure are central to the election discourse.

2. Youth Unemployment

With a substantial portion of young voters, employment generation and skill development programs are major election promises from all parties.

3. Caste Dynamics

Caste-based politics play a significant role in Haryana, with Jat and non-Jat voter divisions influencing the strategies of political parties.

4. Industrial Growth and Infrastructure

Development of industrial hubs, improvement of infrastructure, and urbanization efforts are hot topics, especially in regions like Gurgaon and Faridabad.

Polling Process and Security Arrangements

The Election Commission has set up special security arrangements to ensure free and fair polling across Haryana. EVMs and VVPATs will be used at all polling stations. Adequate forces will be deployed in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incidents.

Conclusion

As Haryana prepares for the 2024 Assembly elections, the political scene is rife with excitement and anticipation. The multi-cornered contest between BJP, Congress, AAP, and JJP promises a fiercely competitive election. With key issues like agriculture, unemployment, and development on the line, the results will have far-reaching implications for the future governance of Haryana.