Sat Oct 05 10:32:15 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Voting Concludes, Results on October 8th

**Haryana witnessed a high-stakes election on October 5th, with over 2 crore voters casting their ballots across 90 assembly constituencies. The polling, which commenced at 7:00 AM and concluded at 5:00 PM, saw a turnout of 49.13% by 3:00 PM, with Yamunanagar recording the highest voter turnout at 56.79% and Gurugram recording the lowest at 38.61%.**

The election pitted the BJP, the ruling party, against the Congress, hoping to reclaim power. Key contenders included Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and his son Deepender Hooda, along with prominent figures like Dushyant Chautala, former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and Kavita Dalal.

**Political Leaders Express Confidence:**

* **Ashok Tanwar**, who recently joined the Congress, claimed that a wave of change is blowing in favor of the party, promising to fulfill all promises and bring prosperity to the state. He appealed to voters to support Congress, highlighting the party’s commitment to the welfare of all communities.
* **CM Khattar** expressed confidence in the BJP’s victory, emphasizing the party’s development agenda and its focus on inclusive growth. He criticized the Congress’s “dynastic politics” and pointed to the BJP’s achievements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

**Predictions and Hopes:**

* **Samajwadi Party General Secretary, Ram Gopal Yadav**, predicted a landslide victory for the Congress, stating that they would win 80 seats while the BJP would secure only 10.
* **The results of the election will be announced on October 8th**, with all eyes on who will lead the state into the future.

**This election marks a pivotal moment for Haryana, with voters deciding the future of the state’s political landscape.** The results will determine which party will form the next government and who will lead the state for the next five years.

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