Sat Oct 05 16:31:21 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Assembly Election 2024: Voting Concludes, Results on 8th October
**Haryana witnessed a vibrant election day on October 5th, with over 2 crore voters exercising their right to choose their representatives for the 90 Assembly seats.** Polling began at 7:00 AM and concluded at 5:00 PM, with the fate of candidates resting in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The counting of votes will take place on Tuesday, 8th October, revealing the new government and Chief Minister of Haryana.
**The Election saw a spirited contest, with prominent faces from BJP, Congress, and other parties vying for victory.** Key contenders included Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, former Home Minister Anil Vij, ex-Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, his son Deepender Hooda, Dushyant Chautala, former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and Kavita Dalal.
**The state recorded an overall voter turnout of 61.00%, with the highest turnout in Mewat at 68.28% and the lowest in Gurugram at 49.97%.**
**BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok expressed confidence in his party’s victory, claiming they are on track to form the government for the third time.** He dismissed the importance of exit polls, citing BJP’s recent successes in other states.
**The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) expressed hopes for a change in Haryana, urging voters to choose a government that prioritizes education and healthcare.**
**The results of the Haryana Assembly Election 2024 will be eagerly awaited, as the state prepares for a new chapter in its political landscape.**