Haryana polls highlights: Ex-MP Ashok Tanwar joins Congress hours after campaigning for BJP

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3:42 PM

Farmers hold 'rail roko' protest, train movement hit in Punjab

Movement of several trains was affected across Punjab on Thursday after farmers squatted on the tracks as part of their two-hour 'rail roko' protest in support of various demands, including justice in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident. The protest, which was organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, began at 12.30 pm.

3:40 PM

BJP banks on development in Haryana; voters unhappy over digitisation

The BJP may be banking on its development track record to come up trumps in the Haryana Assembly elections, but the voters appear to be troubled by the state government's thrust on digitisation through family and property identity certificates.

3:18 PM

Will Haryana put brakes on dynasty politics?

For almost 53 of the last 58 years, the state has been ruled by five leaders (and their families) — Bansi Lal, Devi Lal, Bhajan Lal, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Manohar Lal.

2:46 PM

Nothing happening but meetings: Top court raps Punjab, Haryana over air pollution

2:39 PM

All govt, private schools in Haryana will remain closed on Oct 4 and 5

This decision has been made in light of the Haryana Assembly elections as polling stations have been set up in the schools. Written orders have also been issued by the district administration of the respective districts.

2:04 PM

Haryana Assembly polls: Rajnath Singh says election is about development, Opposition shouldn't mislead people

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday accused the Congress of not fulfilling its poll promises as he asked the people of Haryana not to be misled by the opposition and asserted the upcoming state election was about choosing between "development and destruction."

1:33 PM

Haryana elections: AAP's Amar Singh extends support to Cong's Dharampal

1:19 PM

Haryana Legislative Assembly's current term is set to conclude on Nov 3

The previous elections took place in October 2019, resulting in a coalition government formed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jannayak Janta Party.

1:09 PM

Bhupinder Hooda points to BJP infighting; says ‘CM Saini got Khattar’s photos removed’

12:53 PM

Haryana polls: BJP hopeful for split in votes to turn tide in its favour

12:33 PM

Haryana polls: BJP will try to make a comeback on seats reserved for SCs

In the 17 Assembly segments reserved for SCs, the Congress led in 11 in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and its INDIA bloc ally Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in two more. The BJP led in only four segments. Five years back, in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP had led in 15 of these segments and the Congress in two.

12:21 PM

Haryana Polls: 225 paramilitary companies, 60k security personnel deployed

The security has been tightened in Haryana ahead of the assembly election in Haryana, which is scheduled to happen on October 5. 225 paramilitary companies and 60,000 security personnel have been deployed for the elections, said an official.

12:11 PM

Why the Dalit vote may decide Haryana outcome?

Dalits constitute 20 per cent of the state’s population. Among them, the Jatavs are the largest community. Valmiki, Dhanuk, Mazhabi Sikhs, and a few other Dalit communities form the remainder. The Valmikis seem to be the second-largest Dalit community. There are 17 reserved seats for the Scheduled Castes in the 90-member assembly, giving Dalits an impressive electoral visibility. Regions like Fatehabad, Sirsa, and Ambala have the highest Dalit concentration.

11:51 AM

A win in Haryana will help Congress to reclaim Punjab from AAP: Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa

11:33 AM

Congress fully capable of winning Haryana on its own: Partap Singh Bajwa

11:25 AM

'Drink this water to get our vote': Village dares candidates ahead of Haryana polls

Ahead of the upcoming Haryana elections, voters in Samaspur village, part of the Charkhi Dadri constituency, have issued a challenge to candidates from all political parties seeking their vote. The challenge: to drink a glass of the water currently being supplied to their village. Residents claim they have been forced to buy drinking water for years, as the water supplied to the area is dirty and foul-smelling—unfit even for animals, let alone humans, for over a decade.

11:13 AM

Haryana Assembly polls: Not a bipolar election

The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), a former partner of the BJP, is in an alliance with the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) is with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Haryana Lokhit Party are also in the fray. After seat sharing negotiations with the Congress failed, the Aam Aadmi Party has fielded candidates across the State. 

10:48 AM

Chitrangada Singh campaigns for Independent candidate Chitra Sarwara in Ambala Cantt

Actress Chitrangada Singh arrived in Ambala Cantt to campaign for independent candidate Chitra Sarwara. Chitra Sarwara is a former volleyball player. In the 2019 Assembly elections, Chitra Sarwara gave tough competition to Anil Vij. Once again, she is contesting in the 2024 elections. Chitrangada appealed to the people of Ambala Cantt to vote for Chitra. Praising Chitra Sarwara, Chitrangada Singh said, "She has worked very hard in the past five years."

10:23 AM

Around a dozen injured during poll meet in Haryana’s Palwal after a portion of building collapses

The incident took place when the balcony of a house, on which the audience were standing, collapsed in Hathin’s Mathepur village around 8 pm, causing injuries to them. Several people standing under the building were also trapped and injured. Local villagers present at the meeting pulled them out from the debris and took them to nearby hospitals.

 

10:09 AM

EC bans release of exit polls for Haryana Assembly election until 6.30 pm

10:00 AM

Haryana polls: BJP worked to bring transparency in govt work, says Gian Chand Gupta

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Panchkula assembly constituency, Gian Chand Gupta, listed out development works done in Panchkula in the last 10 years during a roadshow on Wednesday evening.

9:56 AM

Carrying of firearms banned in Panchkula ahead of Haryana polls

Apprehending law and order situation during the Haryana assembly elections, Panchkula deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Himadree Kaushik has banned carrying of arms and ammunition in the district till October 8.

9:41 AM

Haryana elections: 27,866 EVMs, 26,774 VVPAT to be used

A total of 114 polling stations will be operated by youth employees, and 87 polling stations will be managed by differently-abled employees. Furthermore, 24,719 control units will be used.

9:12 AM

Aam Aadmi Party contesting Haryana elections on its own

While the Aam Aadmi Party is part of the INDIA bloc, it is contesting the Haryana elections on its own after the talks between the Arvind Kejriwal outfit and Congress last month to forge an alliance for the state polls did not materialise.

8:51 AM

Jawans, kisans, pehalwans have vowed to oust BJP, claims Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi

Addressing an election rally to campaign for party candidate wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat in Julana assembly segment, the Congress general secretary Priyanka, held that Vinesh’s trust was broken in the Olympics

8:47 AM

Polling for all 90 Assembly seats to be held in single phase on Oct 5

Results of the polls will be announced on October 8.

8:34 AM

Another setback for AAP as its Nilokheri candidate joins Congress

After joining the party, Amar Singh said only Congress can defeat the BJP government which has been 'unjust to farmers, women, Dalits, and minorities'.

8:32 AM

Congress going to form government in Haryana with a two-thirds majority: Dr KV Singh

8:29 AM

Haryana assembly polls: Hema Malini joins Saini’s roadshow at Ladwa

Bollywood actress and Mathura MP Hema Malini on Wednesday joined the road show of BJP candidate and caretaker chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Ladwa.