Haryana election 2024 highlights: Voter turnout at 61.5%; Yamunanagar tops, Gurugram lowest

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: The approximate voter turnout at 4pm is 54.3%, according to the Election Commission.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: According to the ECI, among all districts, Yamunanagar is leading with the highest voting percentage of 56.79 percent followed by Mewat with 56.59 percent, Palwal with 56.02 percent and Jind with 53.94 percent while the lowest voter turnout is recorded in Gurugram with 38.61 percent.

The voter turnout for Mahendragrah is 52.67 percent, Fatehabad is 52.46 percent, Kurukshetra is 52.13 percent, Hisar is 51.25 percent, Rohtak is 50.62 percent, Bhiwani is 50.31 percent, Rewari is 50.22 percent and Kaithal is 50.58 percent.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh said, "Votes are being cast today. The outcome depends on the people's choice, and we must accept their decision. Wait until 8th October for everything to become clear."

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: After casting his vote in the Haryana elections, Congress leader and wrestler Bajrang Punia voiced his support for a Congress-led government in the state.

On Saturday, Punia, along with his wife, wrestler Sangeeta Phogat, cast their votes at a polling station in Jhajjar for the 2024 Haryana elections.

"I urge the people of Haryana to vote in large numbers. Currently, there is a lack of employment in the state. From 2005 to 2014, under the Congress government, all sections of society progressed. But in the last 10 years, whether it’s sportspersons, farmers, or soldiers, those who raised their voices were met with lathi charges. So, considering this, I ask people to vote and bring the Congress back to power in Haryana," Punia told ANI.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: The voter turnout at 2 pm stands at approximately 42.7 per cent, according to the Election Commission.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Paralympic silver medallist Pranav Soorma cast his vote in Faridabad on Saturday during the ongoing Haryana Assembly Elections.

Soorma recently secured a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in the men's club throw F51 event with a throw of 34.59 meters.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that the party has communicated its seven guarantees to the public, which will be fulfilled. “We are prepared to serve the people with a strong mandate. After witnessing the BJP's performance over the past decade, people are seeking change. The feedback I am receiving from across the state is overwhelmingly positive, and I am confident we will form the government,” he added.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: A scuffle erupted today between supporters of Congress candidate Mohammad Ilyas from Punahana and independent candidate Raees Khan in Nuh.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Senior Congress MP Kumari Selja said on Saturday that the party high command will decide on the chief ministerial candidate in Haryana if Congress wins the assembly elections. “I believe in hard work and ground-level efforts. I am a soldier of the party and confident in my work. The final decision will be made by the party high command,” Selja told ANI.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: With polling underway for 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana, BJP candidate Anil Vij from the Ambala Cantt seat expressed confidence that the BJP will form the government. He also hinited at the possibility of becoming chief minister, citing his seniority within the party, ANI reported.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed confidence that the BJP will secure a third consecutive term in Haryana as voting continues in the state. He highlighted the successful election campaign and said that the people of Haryana have faith in PM Modi and the BJP.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: According to ECI data, Jind had the highest turnout at 12.71%, followed by Palwal at 12.45%, Ambala 11.87%, Fatehabad 11.81%, and Mahendragarh 11.51% by 9 AM.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Shortly after casting his vote, Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a vigorous attack on the Congress, accusing the party of spreading lies and linking its past corruption to rising unemployment. He said that under BJP rule, employment opportunities have significantly increased in Haryana.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat stated that her party focused on development issues and urged people to vote to make Haryana the top state, emphasizing the importance of being responsible citizens.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Independent candidate Balraj Kundu, contesting from the Meham assembly constituency alleged that he and his personal assistant were assaulted by former Congress MLA Anand Singh Dangi and his supporters outside a polling booth. Dangi's son, Balram Dangi, is running for the Meham seat as the Congress candidate.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Haryana voters to prioritize key issues such as farmers, employment, and women's rights, encouraging them to participate in large numbers and support the Congress party in the important elections. He made this appeal in a post on X, emphasizing the significance of the election and urging residents to come out and vote for Congress.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini appealed to the people of the state to achieve 100 percent voter turnout. He said the double-engine government's efforts under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, claiming that the state has reached new heights of development in the last decade. Saini emphasised that his government has worked honestly during this period and asserted that wrestlers, soldiers, farmers, youth, women, and the poor are firmly supporting the BJP due to the benefits they have received from various schemes.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged voters to reflect on issues such as unemployment, inflation, corruption, and social inequalities in Haryana over the past decade before casting their votes.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: PM Modi on Saturday said that voting is taking place for the Haryana assembly elections and urged all voters to participate in this important festival of democracy to set a new voting record. He also extended his best wishes to the young voters in the state who are voting for the first time.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at a Gurudwara in Mirzapur, Narayangarh, before casting his vote.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that he had the opportunity to be the first to cast his vote at the booth. He urged all residents of the state to vote as early as possible, encouraging those with commitments to prioritise voting before heading out after casting his vote in Karnal.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to transfer the superintendent of police (SP) of Bhiwani district, alleging a violation of the model code of conduct (MCC). He accused the SP of bias against Congress and openly supporting BJP candidate JP Dalal, attempting to influence the election outcome.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: As polling starts across 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana, Congress candidate Aditya Surjewala departs from his residence to cast his vote in the Kaithal assembly constituency.

Haryana assembly election 2024 live updates: Mock polling is currently taking place at Shaheed Ramesh Kumar Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Jhajjar. Elections for the 90-member Haryana Assembly are being held today, with more than 2 crore individuals eligible to cast their votes.