Haryana Assembly Elections Highlights| Polling officials seal EVMs, VVPATs at polling booths as voting concludesHello, readers! Over 60 per cent polling was recorded in the Haryana assembly elections on Saturday in which the ruling BJP is eyeing a third term and the Congress seeking a comeback after a decade. Polling, which closed at 6 pm, went on smoothly barring a clash in Nuh between supporters of two candidates which left three persons injured. The results for the Haryana state polls will be declared on October 8, along with that of Jammu and Kashmir.
Polling officials seal EVMs, VVPATs after voting concludes in Haryana.
Credit: X/@ANI
People of Haryana will strike blow to break 'chakravyuh' of PM's 'crony capitalist' policies: Rahul Gandhi
Alleging that the BJP has "failed" the economy in Haryana, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the people of the state will soon strike the next blow to break the 'chakravyuh' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "crony capitalist policies".
Haryana polls: Five key constituencies to look out for
DH takes a close look at some of the key constituencies in Haryana. Read more
Stage set for voting across 90 seats
Over two crore people will be eligible to vote in the Haryana Assembly elections today which will decide whether the BJP will hold on to power for the third time or the Congress will returns to power after a ten year gap.
Mock polling and election preparation visuals from booths in Haryana's Kurukshetra
Polling begins in 90 assembly seats in Haryana
Chandigarh: Polling for all the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana began on Saturday morning amid tight security arrangements, officials said.
The fate of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat, besides the JJP's Dushyant Chautala and 1,027 other candidates, will be decided in the polls in which more than two crore people are eligible to vote.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing a hat-trick of Assembly election wins in the state, while the Congress is hoping to return to power after 10 years.
-PTI
Got the opportunity to be the first one to cast vote at my booth: Union Minister and former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
PM Modi urges voters in Haryana to exercise their franchise
Voting is taking place today for the Haryana Assembly elections. I appeal to all voters to be a part of this holy festival of democracy and set a new record of voting. On this occasion, my special best wishes to all the young friends of the state who are going to vote for the first time.
The people of Haryana will now decide whom they want to elect: Ajay Singh Chautala
Congress leader Kumari Selja casts her vote in Hisar
Today, I have voted along with my wife and grandson on this grand occasion of democracy. On this occasion, I appeal to all the people of the state to come out and vote: Panchkula BJP candidate Gian Chand Gupta after casting his vote
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says leaders of Congress party are just showing off and people have finally understood
"Congress party does not care about anyone but one family... Kumari Selja's community considers her as their leader, and when she has been insulted, people consider it as their insult. When the followers of a leader feel insulted, they turn against the party that has insulted their leader. They start looking for an option...," says Khattar
There are several factions of Congress - Surjewala Congress, Selja Congress, Hooda Congress...Congress is a divided lot: BJP Karnal candidate Jagmohan Anand
Only a govt known for good governance can develop Haryana: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said only a government with a track record of good governance can bring prosperity to Haryana.
The vote of people of Haryana will keep the state free from the rule of corrupt and wheeler-dealers, Shah said.
"I urge all my sisters and brothers to vote to maintain the pace of development and to elect a government that takes the government out of one district and reaches every village of Haryana," he wrote on X in Hindi.
After casting his vote, Independent candidate from Rania Assembly seat, Ranjit Singh Chautala says he joined the BJP because of PM Modi
There is an election of personalities here. On one side is Bhupinder Singh Hooda and on the other side is Nayab Saini and Manohar Lal Khattar. Bhupinder Singh Hooda is emerging as a bigger choice...I joined the BJP because of Prime Minister Modi. INLD, BJP and HLP are in alliance and if INLD will get any seat they will support BJP only
I respect Vinesh's choice says Babita Phogat, urges citizens to vote
BJP leader Babita Phogat says, "For the welfare and development of the state, I would urge everyone to come out and vote in large numbers. This is your biggest responsibility as a citizen of this country... It is everyone's personal decision which party they want to be affiliated with. It's her choice and I respect her (Vinesh Phogat's) decision..
Wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat shows her inked finger after casting her vote for the Haryana Assembly elections
Our duty as youth to choose our leaders, says first-time voter Manu Bhaker
Today, I voted for the first time, and I want to tell everyone here that it is our duty as youth to choose our leaders. These small actions can lead to significant changes in the future. I have fulfilled my duty, so you should fulfill yours and definitely come out to vote
10 years of misrule by BJP has got people wanting to get rid of BJP: Congress MP Kumari Selja
"High voting will take place and Congress will win with a big margin... Ever since Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, the atmosphere in the state has been in our favour. 10 years of misrule by BJP has got people wanting to get rid of BJP... People and especially women aspire to have a female Chief Minister of Haryana... I believe in hard work and work on the ground. I am a player of the party and I am confident about my work... The final decision will be taken by the party high command," says Congress MP Kumari Selja
Independent candidate from Meham Assembly alleges he and his PA were beaten up by former Congress MLA Anand Singh Dangi outside a polling booth
9.53 per cent voter count as of 9 am
Source: EC
BJP MP Naveen Jindal reached a polling station in Kurukshetra on a horse
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala casts his vote
Deepender Hooda has brought her Vinesh into politics for his own political gain, says Mahavir Phogat
22.70% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Haryana Assembly elections.
As of 11 am, Palwal recorded the highest voter turnout of 27.94%, followed by Jind at 27.20% and Mewat at 25.65%. Panchkula recorded the lowest voter turnout at 13.46%
A groom, Sunil Kumar, from Pipli village in Kurukshetra district casts his vote ahead of getting married.
I am happy that I have cast my first vote for change. Everyone is tired of BJP, everyone wants that this time the government should change and are voting for the Congress government: Wrestler Sangeeta Phogat
Congress leader and wrestler Bajrang Punia, his wife Sangeeta Phogat show their inked fingers after casting their vote at a polling station in Jhajjar
I have full confidence that the people of Haryana will stand with the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi ji, and a significant change will come here: Congress leader Ashok Tanwar
Clash breaks out between Congress and BJP workers outside polling booth in Hisar
IN PICS | 36.69% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Haryana Assembly elections.
Congress leader Deepender Hooda's wife Shweta Mirdha Hooda shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during Haryana Assembly elections.
Paris Olympics medallist shooter Manu Bhaker shows her finger marked with indelible ink after casting vote at a polling station during the Haryana Assembly elections, in Jhajjar.
Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat and her family members show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes at a polling station, in Charkhi Dadri district.
92-year old Banarsi Das being assisted by his family members as they arrive to cast their votes at a polling station during the Haryana Assembly elections, in Kaithal.
People wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station during the Haryana Assembly elections, in Rohtak
Burqa clad voters show their inked fingers as they pose for pictures after casting their votes at a polling station during the Haryana Assembly elections, in Nuh district.
The amount of work we have done in the last 10 years, even 7 generations of Congress will not be able to do that much work: Nayab Singh Saini
"We are getting a lot of love, lotus is blooming in the entire state, lotus is blooming in Ladwa too. We have ended the Congress' politics of nepotism and discrimination. Hooda sahab used to look only at a particular class, only at a particular region. But in our government, we have worked for Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, taking everyone along... the amount of work we have done in the last 10 years, even 7 generations of Congress will not be able to do that much work," says Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Ladwa assembly constituency Nayab Singh Saini
Scuffle broke out between supporters of Congress candidate from Punahana and independent candidate Raees Khan earlier today in Nuh
We are getting a lot of love, lotus is blooming in the entire state: Nayab Singh Saini
No one takes seriously what Congress says: Kiren Rijiju
Voting continues in Haryana Assembly elections in Nuh
Wait till 8th October, everything will be clear: Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh
Haryana AAP President Sushil Gupta shows his inked finger after casting his vote
Hopeful that we will form government in Haryana: Sachin Pilot
Voting percentage will be higher than the last assembly election: BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari
People are voting for a change; they are waiting for a better health and education system in Haryana: AAP President Sushil Gupta
Haryana records 49.13 per cent voter turnout across 90 assembly seats till 3 pm
Credit: X/@ANI
BJP will form government with thumping majority in Haryana: BJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal
Voter turnout recorded at 61 per cent at 5 pm
Credit: X/@ANI
Congress will form government with huge majority in Haryana: Congress leader & former CM Bhupinder Hooda
BJP government will be formed in Haryana once again: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Polling officials at a polling booth in Barwala constituency seal EVM and VVPAT as voting concludes in Haryana elections
Voting concludes in Haryana Assembly elections, EVM and VVPAT at a polling booth in Ganaur, Sonipat being sealed and secured for counting day
EVM & VVPAT at polling booth number 162 & 163 in Charkhi Dadri being sealed by polling officials at the end of voting
People of Haryana have voted for change: AAP President Sushil Gupta
Confident that BJP will form the govt by winning over 50 seats: Union MoS & BJP leader Ch. Krishan Pal Gurjar
BJP will form government with full majority in Haryana: CM Nayab Singh Saini
High voting in Haryana signals 'decisive vote for change' in Cong's favour: Ashwani Kumar
Former law minister Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said the high voting trend recorded in the Haryana Assembly elections signals a "decisive vote for change" with the Congress as the "people's preferred choice".
Live coverage of Haryana Assembly polls ends here.