The Haryana Assembly elections are underway, with nearly 63% voter turnout recorded by 5:30 pm. The main parties contesting the elections are the BJP, Congress, INLD-BSP alliance, JJP-Azad Samaj Party alliance, and the Aam Aadmi Party. Union minister Kiren Rijiju claimed significant progress has been made in Haryana over the past decade, while Congress leader Sachin Pilot stated that farmers have been disappointed with the BJP’s promises.
The Election Commission reported that Yamunanagar is leading with the highest voting percentage of 56.79%, followed by Mewat with 56.59%, and Palwal with 56.02%. Prominent figures, including former CM BS Hooda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and PM Modi, have urged voters to participate in large numbers. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge asked voters to reflect on issues such as unemployment, inflation, and corruption over the past decade.
[news_related_post]The outcome of the election will be crucial for the BJP, which aims for a third term, and the Congress, which seeks to make a comeback after a decade. With 2.03 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots, the results will be announced on October 8. The election has seen intense campaigning, with various parties focusing on development issues, farmers’ concerns, and women’s rights.
