Haryana election 2024 highlights: Voter turnout at 61.5%; Yamunanagar tops, Gurugram lowest

Haryana election 2024 live: Polling for the 90 Assembly Constituencies in Haryana concluded peacefully on Saturday, with over 20,000 polling stations set up across the state. The final voter turnout was recorded at 61.5%.

According to the Election Commission, voting began at 7:00am, with voters from all sections of society queuing at polling stations. Notably, many elderly voters, including individuals over 100 years old, participated enthusiastically in the electoral process. A total of 1,031 candidates contested the elections, including 101 women. By 7pm, the recorded voter turnout stood at 61.19%. In comparison, the voter turnout for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Haryana was 64.8%.

Haryana election 2024 live: The Haryana assembly elections on Saturday recorded a voter turnout of over 60%, lower than in 2019, with several exit polls predicting a clear majority for Congress, which is aiming for a comeback after a decade.

The Election Commission reported that voting across 90 assembly seats, held from 7am to 6pm, concluded peacefully with only minor scuffles reported in isolated incidents.

Haryana election 2024 live: Commenting on the exit polls, Congress candidate from the Kaithal assembly seat, Aditya Surjewala, said, "Exit polls typically underestimate the Congress party. We expect to secure over 70 seats, ensuring a majority government. Congress will prevail because the people are ready to embrace justice and truth. They are exhausted by the BJP's corruption and divisive politics."

Haryana election 2024 live: The Congress is expected to make a strong comeback in Haryana after a decade, as per exit poll surveys, which estimates the party may win between 50 and 65 seats in the recently held assembly elections.

The majority mark needed to form the government in the 90-member assembly is 46 seats.

Haryana election 2024 live: According to TV-Today C-Voter projections, Congress is expected to secure 50-58 seats in Haryana, while the BJP is projected to win 20-28 seats. Other parties may claim 10-16 seats.

Haryana election 2024 live: When asked about Kumari Selja and Randeep Singh Surjewala being contenders for the CM's post, Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, "Politics allows for aspirations, but the process is that legislators will give their opinion, and the high command will decide."

Haryana election 2024 live: "From day one, we've stated that the BJP will lose and Congress will win. Congress will secure more seats than the exit polls predict," says Ashok Kumar Arora, Congress candidate from the Thanesar assembly constituency.

Haryana election 2024 live: According to data from the Election Commission of India, Mewat leads with a voter turnout of 68.28% while Gurugram recorded the lowest at 49.97% by 5 PM.

Other notable turnout figures include Yamunanagar at 67.93%, Palwal at 67.69%, Fatehabad at 67.05%, Jind at 66.02%, Mahendragarh at 65.76%, Kurukshetra at 65.55%, and Sirsa at 65.37%.

The Election Commission reported additional turnout rates: Hisar at 64.16%, Bhiwani at 63.06%, Kaithal at 62.53%, Ambala at 62.26%, Rewari at 60.91%, Panipat at 60.52%, Jhajjar at 60.52%, Rohtak at 60.56%, Karnal at 60.42%, Charkhi Dadri at 58.10%, Sonipat at 56.69%, Faridabad at 51.28%, and Panchkula at 54.71%.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: “The exit polls reflect the mood of the people in Haryana and the ground realities in the state. There is widespread anger against the BJP. Farmers are frustrated with the party's disastrous policies, and the treatment of wrestlers during their protests at Jantar Mantar was an insult to those who bring laurels to the country. Women and young people are also angry with the BJP. Therefore, the results align with these sentiments,” says CPI general secretary D Raja.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: "We are confident the BJP will form the government again with a full majority on October 8. In the last 10 years, we have worked for every section of society, freeing the state from regionalism and dynastic politics," says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini regarding exit poll predictions.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live:

Republic TV-Matrize Poll

• Congress: 55-62 seats

• BJP: 18-24 seats

People Pulse Poll Survey

• Congress: 44-54 seats

• BJP: 15-29 seats

• Others: 4-9 seats

Dainik Bhaskar Poll Survey

• Congress: 44-54 seats

• BJP: 15-29 seats

• Others: 4-9 seats

Dhruv Research Poll Survey

• Congress: 50-64 seats

• BJP: 22-32 seats

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Pollsters downplay the impact of Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) alliance in Haryana polls, predicting them to win no more than three seats.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini goes to offer prayers at Jyotisar temple in Kurukshetra as polls concluded in the state.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: BJP faces tough road in Haryana as pollsters predict the party may fall short of half its previous tally, possibly dropping below 20 seats.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: "I believe we will win around 65 seats, and Congress will form the government with a decisive majority," says senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, commenting on exit poll predictions for Haryana.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Most pollsters predict AAP will remain empty-handed in the elections.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Exit poll by Peoples Pulse shows Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the top choice for Chief Minister, with 39% support—10% higher than BJP incumbent CM Nayab Singh Saini.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live:: Matrize-Republic predicts Congress will get between 55 and 62 seats in Haryana.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Congress is on track to secure 55 seats, according to exit polls data of Peoples Pulse.

Haryana exit poll 2024 live: Regarding the Haryana assembly polls, chief secretary TVSN Prasad said, "I consider incidents significant only if they affect the voting process. We have heard about a few minor incidents, and the administration is monitoring them. However, no major incidents have occurred, and the voting procedures remain unaffected. The people of Haryana are now more aware. I also thank the Election Commission for its systematic conduct of elections, which is renowned worldwide."

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Haryana AAP chief Dr Sushil Gupta said after casting his vote in Jhajjar, "AAP has emerged as a third option in Haryana. I believe to form the government in the state."

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Approximate voter turnout reaches 63% by 5:30pm, according to the Election Commission.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Union minister Kiren Rijiju claimed on Saturday that significant progress has been made in Haryana over the past decade, and no one pays attention to Congress's claims.

"With the support of PM Modi, we have achieved good results in Haryana in the last 10 years. Congress's words are not taken seriously. For 70 years, they have made false promises. They may win some elections, but they will not come to power. Rahul Gandhi’s remarks are objectionable and disappointing. He can criticize us, but he shouldn't make statements that harm the nation," Rijiju said.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress leader Sachin Pilot said, "Farmers have been disappointed for the last 10 years. The BJP promised to double their income, yet many farmers are still struggling. Once we form the government in Haryana, we will prioritise farmers' issues. They have hope in the Congress party."