The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to overcome anti-incumbency challenges to secure a third consecutive term in Haryana, while the Congress party is looking to make a comeback after being out of power for a decade. The intense campaigning for the Haryana Assembly elections, set for October 5, has now concluded.
In these elections, approximately 20,354,350 voters will participate, casting their ballots in the 15th Haryana Assembly Elections. Voting will take place from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm across 90 assembly constituencies, with a total of 1,031 candidates competing for election.
To facilitate the voting process, 20,632 polling booths have been established, and among the eligible voters are over 2 crore individuals, including 8,821 centenarians.
The results for the Haryana Assembly elections will be announced on October 8 (Tuesday), alongside those from Jammu and Kashmir.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024
The Haryana Assembly election will take place in a single phase on Saturday, featuring 1,031 candidates, including 101 women, vying for seats in the 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly.
One of the key figures to watch is former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party last month and is running in her first election from the Julana assembly constituency. Other prominent candidates include the current chief minister and BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini, former chief minister and Congress heavyweight Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and ex-deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala.
This election will be a significant battle between the two major national parties, the BJP and Congress. The BJP is facing a 10-year anti-incumbency challenge, while Congress aims to reclaim power in Haryana for the first time in a decade.
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Haryana Assembly Elections Candidates and Constituencies List
Check the table below for key candidates and constituencies list of Haryana Assemble Elections:
| Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Candidates and Constituencies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat | BJP | Congress | AAP | JJP-ASP | INLD-BSP |
| Ladwa | Nayab Singh Saini | Mewa Singh | Joga Singh | Vinod Sharma | Sapna Barshami |
| Garhi Sampla-Kiloi | Manju Hooda | Bhupinder Singh Hooda | Pravin Gushkhani | Sushila Deshwal | Krishan |
| Julana | Captain Yogesh Bairagi | Vinesh Phogat | Kavita Dalal | Amarjeet Dhanda | Surendra Lathar |
| Karnal | Jagmohan Anand | Sumita Virk | Sunil Bindal | Jitendra Rayal | Surjeet Singh Pehelwan |
| Ambala Cantt | Anil Vij | Parimal Pari | Raj Kaur Gill | Avtar Kardhan | Onkar Singh |
| Gurugram | Mukesh Sharma | Vardhan Yadav | Nishant Anand | Ashok Jangra | Gaurav Bhatia |
| Uchana Kalan | Devender Atri | Brijendra Singh | Pawan Fauji | Dushyant Chautala | Vinod Pal |
| Ellenabad | Amir Chand Mehta | Bharat Singh Beniwal | Manish Arora | Anjani Ladha | Abhay Singh Chautala |
| Tosham | Shruti Choudhry | Anirudh Choudhry | Daljeet Singh | Rajesh Bharadwaj | Om Singh |
Constituencies in Haryana Assembly Elections 2024
The following are the constituencies in Haryana Assembly Elections 2024:
1. Ladwa
Main Candidates:
- Nayab Singh Saini (BJP)
- Mewa Singh (Congress)
- Joga Singh Umri (AAP)
- Vinod Kumar Sharma (JJP)
- Sapna Barshami (INLD)
The Ladwa constituency, established in 2009, has yet to see a party win two consecutive terms. The BJP has fielded current CM Nayab Singh Saini, facing off against sitting MLA Mewa Singh from Congress. AAP’s Joga Singh Umri and candidates from other parties are also in the race.
2. Adampur
Main Candidates:
- Bhavya Bishnoi (BJP)
- Chander Prakash (Congress)
- Krishan Gangwa Parjapati (JJP)
- Randeep Choudharyvas (INLD)
- Bhupender Beniwal (AAP)
Adampur has been under the strong influence of the Bhajan Lal family since 1967. Bhavya Bishnoi, grandson of Bhajan Lal, is the current MLA. In the 2019 elections, Kuldeep Bishnoi won the seat for Congress by 29,471 votes. The JJP has allied with the Azad Samaj Party, while INLD has partnered with BSP for these elections.
3. Garhi Sampla-Kiloi
Main Candidates:
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Congress)
- Manju Hooda (BJP)
- Sushila Devi Deshwal (JJP)
- Parveen Guskhani (AAP)
- Krishan (INLD)
Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of Congress will face BJP’s Manju Hooda in Garhi Sampla-Kiloi. Manju Hooda is the current chairperson of Rohtak Zila Parishad and wife of a well-known gangster. This is a key contest in the 2024 Haryana elections.
4. Ambala Cantt
Main Candidates:
- Anil Vij (BJP)
- Parvinder Pal Pari (Congress)
- Chitra Sarwara (Independent)
- Onkar Singh (INLD)
- Avtar Singh (JJP)
- Raj Kaur Gill (AAP)
Anil Vij, a BJP veteran and former home minister, seeks his seventh consecutive win in Ambala Cantt. This time, he faces stiff competition from Chitra Sarwara, an independent candidate and former Congress member.
5. Rohtak
Main Candidates:
- Manish Kumar Grover (BJP)
- Bharat Bhushan Batra (Congress)
- Bijender Hooda (AAP)
- Jitender Balhara (JJP)
- Dilour Mehra (INLD)
In 2019, Bharat Bhushan Batra from Congress won Rohtak by 50,437 votes, narrowly defeating BJP’s Manish Kumar Grover. In 2014, Grover defeated Batra by 11,132 votes, making Rohtak a battleground once again.
6. Bhiwani
Main Candidates:
- Ghanshyam Saraf (BJP)
- Indu (AAP)
- Karambir Yadav (INLD)
- Om Prakash (CPIM)
BJP’s Ghanshyam Saraf has held the Bhiwani seat since 2014, winning by large margins. In 2019, he won by 27,884 votes, and in 2014, he secured a victory by 28,597 votes, both times defeating his INLD rivals.
7. Gurgaon
Main Candidates:
- Mohit Grover (Congress)
- Mukesh Sharma (BJP)
- Nishant Anand (AAP)
Gurgaon will see a fresh contest as Congress fields Mohit Grover, a young politician, while BJP has nominated Mukesh Sharma. AAP’s Nishant Anand also adds competition. The seat has seen BJP victories in 2019 and 2014.
8. Jagadhri
Main Candidates:
- Kanwar Pal Gurjar (BJP)
- Akram Khan (Congress)
- Adarsh Pal Singh (AAP)
- Darshan Lal (BSP)
Kanwar Pal Gurjar of BJP won Jagadhri in 2019 with 66,376 votes, defeating Congress’ Akram Khan by 16,373 votes. The same duo also competed in 2014, with Kanwar Pal securing a larger margin of victory.
9. Ellenabad
Main Candidates:
- Abhay Singh Chautala (INLD)
- Amir Chand Talwara (BJP)
- Bharat Singh Beniwal (Congress)
- Manish Arora (AAP)
- Anjani Ladha (JJP)
Abhay Singh Chautala of INLD has held Ellenabad since 2010 and is seeking re-election in 2024. He faces BJP’s Amir Chand Mehta and Congress’ Bharat Singh Beniwal, with INLD banking on the support of Jat and Scheduled Caste communities.
10. Gohana
Main Candidates:
- Arvind Kumar Sharma (BJP)
- Kuldeep Malik (JJP)
- Jagbir Singh Malik (Congress)
- Shiv Kumar Rangeela (AAP)
In Gohana, Congress’ Jagbir Singh Malik won the 2019 elections with a narrow margin of 4,152 votes. He defeated Raj Kumar Saini of LTSP, continuing his winning streak after his 2014 victory over INLD’s Dr. Krishan Chander Banger.
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Contests in Haryana Assembly Elections
The upcoming Haryana Assembly elections feature key contests in several constituencies. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable seats and the prominent candidates vying for them:
1. Tosham
Key Candidates:
- Shruti Choudhry (BJP)
- Anirudh Choudhry (Congress)
- Rajesh Bhardwaj (JJP)
- Daljeet Singh (AAP)
Tosham has long been dominated by the Bansi Lal family. In this election, cousins Anirudh and Shruti Choudhry, both aged 48 and hailing from this political lineage, will face off, making it a family battle.
2. Julana
Key Candidates:
- Vinesh Phogat (Congress)
- Kavita Rani (AAP)
- Yogesh Kumar (BJP)
- Surender Lather (INLD)
- Amarjeet Dhanda (JJP)
Vinesh Phogat, from the famous Phogat family, is up against political newcomers and seasoned candidates. Notably, Yogesh Kumar is the only non-Jat candidate in a Jat-dominated constituency.
3. Kaithal
Key Candidates:
- Aditya Surjewala (Congress)
- Leela Ram Gurjar (BJP)
- Satbir Goyal (AAP)
Aditya Surjewala, son of prominent Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, is aiming to regain the family’s stronghold in Kaithal. BJP’s Leela Ram, who narrowly defeated Randeep in 2019, is a key challenger.
4. Panchkula
Key Candidates:
- Gian Chand Gupta (BJP)
- Chander Mohan (Congress)
- Dr. Kshitij Choudhary (INLD)
- Sushil Garg (JJP)
- Prem Garg (AAP)
In Panchkula, Gian Chand Gupta of BJP, the 2019 winner, is up against a mix of candidates, including Chander Mohan, who came close to winning in 2019.
5. Sirsa
Key Candidates:
- Gopal Goyal Kanda (HLP)
- Gokul Setia (Congress)
- Pawan Sherpura (JJP)
- Sham Sunder Mehta (AAP)
Gopal Goyal Kanda, a controversial figure, won in 2019 by a narrow margin. He faces strong opposition from Gokul Setia of Congress and others in this keenly contested seat.
6. Uchana Kalan
Key Candidates:
- Dushyant Chautala (JJP)
- Devender Chatarbhuj Attri (BJP)
- Brijendra Singh (Congress)
- Vinod Pal Singh Dulganch (INLD)
Dushyant Chautala, Haryana’s Deputy Chief Minister, won with a large margin in 2019 and is a key figure to watch in this election.
7. Badli
Key Candidates:
- Om Prakash Dhankar (BJP)
- Kuldeep Vats (Congress)
- Krishan Kumar (JJP)
- Harpal Singh (AAP)
This seat has seen close contests between Om Prakash Dhankar and Kuldeep Vats, with Vats winning in 2019. Both will face off again in 2024.
8. Rania
Key Candidates:
- Sheeshpal Kamboj (BJP)
- Ranjit Singh Chautala (Independent)
- Sarv Mitter (Congress)
- Arjun Chautala (INLD)
- Harpinder Singh (AAP)
Ranjit Singh Chautala, an Independent, won in 2019 and faces tough competition from various party-backed candidates, including Arjun Chautala from INLD.
9. Hisar
Key Candidates:
- Dr. Kamal Gupta (BJP)
- Ram Niwas Rara (Congress)
- Sanjay Satrodia (AAP)
- Ravinder Ravi Ahuja (JJP)
- Shyam Lal (INLD)
Dr. Kamal Gupta of BJP has held Hisar since 2014 and will look to retain his seat against Congress’ Ram Niwas Rara and others.
10. Nuh
Key Candidates:
- Aftab Ahmed (Congress)
- Tahir Hussain (INLD)
- Sanjay Singh (BJP)
- Birender (JJP)
- Rabia Kidwai (AAP)
Congress’ Aftab Ahmed narrowly won in 2019 and will defend his seat against a competitive field, including INLD’s Tahir Hussain and others.
These key contests are poised to shape the outcome of the Haryana Assembly elections. Many constituencies feature political dynasties, prominent figures, and first-time candidates, making the 2024 elections highly competitive.
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Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 FAQs
Q.1. When are the Haryana Assembly elections taking place?
Ans. The Haryana Assembly elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024.
Q.2. How many candidates are contesting in the Haryana Assembly elections?
Ans. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting for the 90 assembly constituencies.
Q.3. What are the polling hours for the Haryana Assembly elections?
Ans. Voting will take place from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on election day.
Q.4. How many voters are eligible to participate in the Haryana Assembly elections?
Ans. Approximately 20,354,350 voters are eligible to cast their ballots.
Q.5. When will the results of the Haryana Assembly elections be announced?
Ans. The results will be announced on October 8, 2024, along with those from Jammu and Kashmir.
