2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly election
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Legislative assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Haryana on 5 October 2024 to elect all 90 members of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 8 October 2024.
Background
[edit]The tenure of Haryana Legislative Assembly is scheduled to be end on 3 November 2024.[1] The previous Assembly elections were held in October 2019. After the election, a coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party and Jannayak Janta Party formed the state government, with Manohar Lal Khattar becoming the Chief Minister.[2]
Political developments
[edit]On 12 March 2024, BJP and JJP alliance collapsed and Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the Chief Minister.[3] Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the new Chief Minister on the same day.[4]
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP, who had won all 10 seats in Haryana in 2019, retained 5 seats and lost the other 5 seats to Indian National Congress.[5]
After 3 independents withdrew their support to the BJP government in May 2024, the party found itself leading a minority government.[6][7]
Schedule
[edit]The schedule of the election was announced by the Election Commission of India on 16 August 2024.[8][9] The date of election and counting of votes was changed to 5 October and 8 October, respectively.[10][11]
| Poll Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 September 2024 |
| Last Date for filing nomination | 12 September 2024 |
| Scrutiny of nomination | 13 September 2024 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination | 16 September 2024 |
| Date of Poll | 5 October 2024 |
| Date of Counting of Votes | 8 October 2024 |
Parties and Alliances
[edit]| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 
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Nayab Singh Saini | 67 (declared)[12] | |
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | 
|
|
Bhupinder Singh Hooda | TBD | |
Jannayak Janata Party and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) announced an alliance for the assembly elections in August 2024.[13][14]
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannayak Janata Party | 
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Dushyant Chautala | 70 | |
| Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 
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Chandrashekhar Azad | 20 | |
| Total | 90 | ||||
In July 2024, Indian National Lok Dal and Bahujan Samaj Party announced an alliance for the assembly elections, with Abhay Singh Chautala as the Chief Ministerial face.[15][16]
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Lok Dal | 
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Abhay Singh Chautala | 53 | |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | 
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|
Rajbir Sorkhi[17] | 37 | |
| Total | 90 | ||||
Others
[edit]| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aam Aadmi Party | 
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|
Sushil Gupta[18] | TBD | |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 
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Surender Singh Malik | 3 (announced) | |
| Samajwadi Party | 
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TBD | TBD | |
| Haryana Lokhit Party | 
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|
Gopal Kanda | ||
Candidates
[edit]BJP released the first list of 67 candidates on 4 September.[19]
BSP released the first list of 4 candidates on 27 August.[20] INLD released the first list of 7 candidates on 1 September.[21]
JJP and ASP released the first list of 19 candidates on 4 September.[22]
Issues
[edit]Farmers' Issues
[edit]The three controversial farm laws introduced by the BJP have been a major point of contention in Haryana. Farmers in the state have been protesting against these laws, claiming they adversely affect their crop sales and income. The demand for the repeal of these laws continues to be a prominent issue in the electoral discourse.[23]
Agniveer Scheme
[edit]The Agnipath Scheme has become a contentious issue in Haryana. This scheme proposes a 4-year term recruitment into the Indian Army, after which 25% of them continue their service in the army and rest are dismissed. This has raised concerns among the youth in the state. Critics view it as a move away from permanent recruitment, leading to instability in employment for soldiers.[24]
Unemployment
[edit]Unemployment is a significant issue in Haryana, with the state’s unemployment rate being higher than the national average. There is considerable debate over the effectiveness of government policies in creating job opportunities for the youth, making it a central topic in the elections.[25]
Wrestlers
[edit]The case involving wrestlers and allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has also become a significant issue in the Haryana elections. Wrestlers have accused Singh of failing to provide them with justice and safety, adding a new dimension to the political landscape in Haryana. Despite Haryana having the highest number of wrestlers and a strong tradition in wrestling, there is concern over the perceived lack of support. In the Khelo India initiative, which aims to promote sports at the grassroots level, Gujarat was allocated the highest budget, leading to dissatisfaction among Haryana's sports community. This issue highlights a perceived imbalance in the distribution of resources and support for athletes in the state.[26][27]
Demand for MSP Guarantee
[edit]A significant issue in the 2024 Haryana elections is the demand for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers. Farmers across Haryana are advocating for the government to ensure that MSPs are legally mandated, arguing that it will provide a safety net for their produce and ensure fair prices. The demand arises from concerns that without such guarantees, farmers may face financial instability due to fluctuating market prices. This issue reflects broader discontent with current agricultural policies and has become a key topic in the electoral debate.[28]
Inflation
[edit]Rising inflation has significantly impacted the cost of living in Haryana. The increase in prices for essential goods and services has become a major concern for voters. The government's ability to manage inflation and provide relief to affected citizens is a key topic in the electoral debates.[29]
Campaigns
[edit]Indian National Congress
[edit]In July, Haryana's Congress party released a 'charge sheet' criticizing the BJP government on issues like unemployment and law and order. They launched the Haryana Maange Hisab Abhiyan campaign, starting July 15, to visit all 90 Assembly constituencies, exposing government failures and gathering public suggestions for their manifesto. The charge sheet pointed to rising unemployment, unfilled government positions, increased crime, and alleged mistreatment of farmers. Former CM Hooda and state Congress chief Udai Bhan announced a 'Rath Yatra' after August 20 to further the campaign.[30][31]
Manifestos
[edit]Surveys and Polls
[edit]Results
[edit]Results by alliance or party
[edit]| Alliance/ Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||||
| NDA | Bharatiya Janata Party | TBA | |||||||
| INDIA | Indian National Congress | TBA | |||||||
| JJP-ASP | Jannayak Janta Party | 70 | |||||||
| Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 20 | ||||||||
| Total | 90 | ||||||||
| INLD-BSP | Indian National Lok Dal | 53 | |||||||
| Bahujan Samaj Party | 37 | ||||||||
| Total | 90 | ||||||||
| Other parties | TBA | ||||||||
| Independents | |||||||||
| NOTA | |||||||||
| Total | 100% | - | 90 | - | |||||
Results by district
[edit]| District | Seats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | INC | JJP+ | INLD+ | Others | ||
| Panchkula | 2 | |||||
| Ambala | 4 | |||||
| Yamunanagar | 4 | |||||
| Kurukshetra | 4 | |||||
| Kaithal | 4 | |||||
| Karnal | 5 | |||||
| Panipat | 4 | |||||
| Sonipat | 6 | |||||
| Jind | 5 | |||||
| Fatehabad | 3 | |||||
| Sirsa | 5 | |||||
| Hisar | 7 | |||||
| Bhiwani | 4 | |||||
| Charkhi Dadri | 2 | |||||
| Rohtak | 4 | |||||
| Jhajjar | 4 | |||||
| Mahendragarh | 4 | |||||
| Rewari | 3 | |||||
| Gurgaon | 4 | |||||
| Nuh | 3 | |||||
| Palwal | 3 | |||||
| Faridabad | 6 | |||||
| Total | 90 |
Results by constituency
[edit]See also
[edit]References
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