HARYANA
SAD (Amritsar) president Simranjit Mann makes derogatory comments on Kangana Ranaut
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann made derogatory remarks against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her controversial comments on the farmers' protest. Mann's comments came in response to a recent interview where Ranaut suggested a 'Bangladesh-like situation' could have unfolded in India without its strong leadership. Mann was attending a party event in Karnal ahead of Haryana Assembly polls on October 1.
Haryana polls: BJP leaders meet at party chief's residence to discuss names of candidates
Senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and JP Nadda, met to discuss probable candidates for the Haryana assembly elections. The meeting took place ahead of the BJP's central election committee meeting, where names of nominees for the October 1 polls could be finalized. Key figures like PM Modi and Rajnath Singh are also involved.
Congress gets feelers from ruffled JJP, AAP men in Haryana
As the Congress party begins shortlisting candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, it has received approaches from JJP and AAP members seeking pre-poll admission. The outreach comes amid no alliances for these parties. Congress is also considering fresh candidates and has decided not to field sitting MPs.
ECI issues show cause notice to Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli over child in campaign video
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a show cause notice to Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal and sought a response by 6 pm on August 29 over a post made by the party's official handle that used a child in its campaign video.
BJP's Kiran Choudhry elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Haryana
BJP leader Kiran Choudhry was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Haryana after the deadline for nomination withdrawals passed on Tuesday. Choudhry, a former Haryana minister, was the sole candidate and received her certificate of election at 4:33 pm from Returning Officer Saket Kumar.
UPS anti-employee scheme, Congress will implement OPS after winning Haryana polls: Deepender Hooda
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda criticized the Centre's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as anti-employee, claiming it is a bigger fraud than the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Hooda pledged that if Congress comes to power in Haryana, they will implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), fulfilling government employees' demands and offering them better pension benefits.
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Rahul Gandhi is likely to shorten his visit to United States: Sources
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to shorten his USA visit in September to 5-7 days due to upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. This will be his first visit since becoming the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. In his absence, Priyanka Gandhi will kickstart the party's campaign in September, with several rallies planned in both states.
JJP allies with Azad's party for Haryana polls
The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) has formed a new alliance with the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. JJP will contest 70 seats, while ASP will contest 20. This move aims to consolidate the influential Jat and Dalit vote banks, which collectively represent over 45% of Haryana's electorate.
The third eye: The changed scenario, a clear-cut choice and ready for meetings
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP saw a flood of leaders joining the party, with general secretary Vinod Tawde announcing new additions almost daily. Speculation arose when Tawde called a press conference, but he clarified it was for a membership drive, not to introduce new leaders. Meanwhile, Sharad Pawar, uneasy with increased security, asserted his autonomy in deciding who accompanies him. The Union Council of Ministers' first meeting is anticipated for key discussions on budget and reforms.
Third Eye: Grievance mechanism upgraded, Haryana poll surprises, and Raj Thackeray’s latest mimicry
Recent political developments have stirred considerable discussion. The Prime Minister's push for faster citizen grievance redressal has led to a new 21-day resolution deadline, with a special 3-day timeframe for priority issues. Meanwhile, Haryana’s BJP faces confusion over the October 1 assembly polls, with the state government initially unaware of the election dates. Adding to the political intrigue, Raj Thackeray has been in the spotlight for his humorous imitation of deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Haryana recruitment process results halted until Assembly elections
The Election Commission has paused the release of ongoing recruitment results in Haryana following a complaint of Model Code of Conduct violation by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh. The Commission found no violation in the recruitment process, which began before election dates were announced. Results will be withheld until the completion of the state's assembly elections on October 1, with the BJP currently in power under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
BJP ready for polls at any time: Vij
Anil Vij, former Haryana Home Minister, announced BJP's readiness for elections, even if rescheduled. Opposition parties Congress and AAP criticized BJP's request to change the date. Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said BJP's request showed they conceded defeat and that the public was prepared to oust the current government.
AAP to contest all 90 seats in Haryana
AAP will run in all 90 Haryana assembly seats independently in the next state polls, breaking from past alliances. Their main focus will be on border constituencies, promoting 'Kejriwal's 5 guarantees' such as free electricity, employment, education, and healthcare. Candidate announcements are expected by early September.
BJP urges delay of October 1 Haryana assembly elections citing possibility of low voter-turnout
On Thursday, BJP state president Mohanlal Badoli wrote to the Election Commission, and INLD leader Abhay Chautala followed with a letter on Saturday. They expressed concern that many voters might be away from their constituencies due to the extended weekend, which could reduce participation in the elections.
Why not: Kumari Selja on whether she is in running for Haryana CM
Months after winning the Lok Sabha polls from Sirsa, the former Union minister and the Congress' prominent Dalit face also indicated her desire to contest the upcoming assembly elections and said she wishes to work in the state but the high command will take a final call on the matter.
Haryana jobs results on hold till state assembly polls
The Election Commission has suspended the declaration of recruitment results in Haryana until after the state assembly elections on October 4. Although no violation of the Model Code of Conduct was found, the halt is intended to ensure a "level playing field" and prevent any undue advantage during the electoral period.
"BJP brought Haryana to the top in unemployment, drug addiction, crime, corruption": Congress MP Deepender Hooda
With the political lashing heating up following the announcement of the dates for the assembly polls in Haryana, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said that the BJP had derailed the state from the track of development and "brought Haryana to the top in the country in unemployment, drug addiction, crime, and corruption."
BJP has cheated people in the state: Congress after Haryana poll announcement
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala has accused the BJP-led Haryana government of betraying the state's people over the past decade and expressed confidence that the upcoming assembly elections on October 1 will signal the end of BJP rule. Surjewala criticized the BJP for its failures and promised that the people of Haryana will vote for change.
"Prepared for all 90 assembly seats": JJP leader Dushyant Chautala on Haryana Elections
Jannayak Janata Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala, on Friday welcomed the announcement of assembly elections in Haryana and said that JJP is fully prepared to contest in all 90 assembly seats.
On elections' waiting list: Maharashtra, Jharkhand, 50 bypolls
The Election Commission postponed the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections due to the inclusion of the Jammu and Kashmir poll and floods hindering electoral activities in Maharashtra. The new Maharashtra assembly must be established by November 2024. Ongoing security issues in J&K also influenced the decision.
Haryana polls: How the BJP is planning to take on resurgent Congress
The Election Commission has announced October 1 as the date for Haryana assembly polls. The contest primarily pits the incumbent BJP, which faces an erosion of support, against a revitalized Congress led by former CM Bhupinder Hooda. A series of defections and the break-up with ally JJP have left the BJP vulnerable. The party aims to regain support with welfare schemes, while Congress hopes anti-incumbency will help them win. The 2019 elections saw BJP form a coalition government, but recent shifts suggest a challenging electoral battle.
Haryana Election Date: Haryana to vote in Assembly elections on October 1, results on October 4
Haryana Election Date 2024: Haryana Assembly Elections are scheduled for 1st October, with results to be announced on 4th October. BJP, the single largest party in 2019 with 40 seats, formed a post-poll alliance to govern. Congress gained 16 seats from 2014, while voter registration has increased. Polling stations will be set up in high-rise societies to boost turnout. Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Chief Minister earlier this year.
ET Graphics: Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir elections in a nutshell
Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir’s 90 constituencies are scheduled for three phases starting September 18, while Haryana will have single-phase polls on October 1.
BJP national president JP Nadda chairs party's General Secretary meeting in Delhi
JP Nadda, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), chaired a meeting of the party's General Secretaries at his residence in Delhi following the Election Commission of India's announcement of election dates in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The meeting focused on discussions about the effective functioning of the NDA alliance.
Third Eye: CEC’s poetic flair, Fadnavis on media bias and Nitish Kumar's fitness
CEC Rajiv Kumar showcased his poetic flair while discussing Jammu and Kashmir elections. Devendra Fadnavis humorously addressed allegations of biased journalism. Nitish Kumar emphasized fitness at an Independence Day event, comparing his age to that of a flag-hoisting elder. These interactions underscored key political moments and personalities during election preparations.
Election Commission to announce schedule for Assembly elections at 3 pm
The Election Commission of India revealed plans to announce the schedule for Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand. Elections are anticipated in 2024 due to the nearing end of the current terms. BJP governs Haryana independently and Maharashtra through a coalition, whereas Jharkhand is led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress alliance.
On Independence Day, farmers hold tractor marches in Punjab, Haryana
On Independence Day, farmers in Punjab and Haryana organized tractor marches to urge the government for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. The protests, led by Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, aimed to bring attention to farmers' grievances over crop prices and extend their 'Delhi Chalo' campaign.
Congress capable of winning on its own in Haryana, no alliance talks with any party yet: Bhupinder Hooda
Bhupinder Singh Hooda affirmed the Congress's ability to secure victory in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections without alliances and mentioned that no discussions had taken place with AAP. Hooda highlighted key issues like the Agnipath scheme and MSP's legal guarantee and detailed plans such as increasing old-age pensions and lifting the state's investment climate.
Assembly Polls: BJP plans to announce candidates early
With the end of the Parliament session, BJP focused on assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. The party prepared to announce its first list of candidates and aimed to overcome SC community opposition. Coordination with Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP was needed in Maharashtra to finalize candidates.
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