Sat Oct 05 09:31:57 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Votes: High Voter Turnout, Congress Claims Momentum

**Haryana, October 21, 2024:** The Haryana Assembly elections witnessed a robust turnout on Saturday with long queues reported at polling booths across the state. By 1 pm, voter participation had crossed 36%, indicating a strong enthusiasm among the electorate.

**Congress Claims Victory:** Congress leaders, who have been battling internal factions in the past, presented a united front on election day. Kumari Selja, a prominent Congress leader, asserted that the mood in the state is in favor of the Congress, claiming a surge in support for the party.

**BJP Confident of Victory:** The BJP, however, remained confident in their performance. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, along with other key BJP leaders, cast their votes and expressed optimism about securing a landslide victory. They emphasized the development initiatives undertaken by the BJP government in the past ten years and highlighted the “good work” done under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.

**Congress Focuses on “Change”:** Congress leaders, including Ashok Tanwar, emphasized the need for a change in government. They highlighted the alleged failure of the BJP in areas like unemployment and law and order. Tanwar appealed for unity among the 36 communities in the state and underlined the Congress’ commitment to their welfare.

**High-Profile Figures Vote:** High-profile figures, including wrestlers like Sangita Phogat and Bajrang Punia, cast their votes, voicing their support for their respective parties. Phogat, who voted for Congress, called for a change in the current regime and expressed hope for a better future under Congress rule.

**Focus on Key Issues:** The election campaign has centered around key issues including unemployment, law and order, and farm welfare. Both the Congress and BJP have engaged in intense campaigning, making promises and appealing to the electorate to support their respective agendas.

**High Turnout in Certain Areas:** While the overall voter turnout was high, certain districts like Mewat recorded the highest voter participation at 42.64% by 1 pm, followed by Yamunanagar (42.08%) and Jind (41.93%). Panchkula, on the other hand, recorded the lowest turnout at 25.89%.

**The Wait for Results:** With voting concluded, the state now awaits the results, which are expected to be announced on October 24th. The outcome of the election will determine the political landscape of Haryana and the fate of the incumbent BJP government.

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