Sat Oct 05 04:31:28 UTC 2024: ## Priyanka Gandhi Urges Haryana Voters to Defeat Injustice in State Elections
**Chandigarh, India:** Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called upon the people of Haryana to cast their votes in large numbers in the state assembly elections held today, October 5th, 2024.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi highlighted the alleged hardships faced by various sections of the population, including farmers, employees, youth, and wrestlers, during the past 10 years of the BJP’s rule. She claimed these groups had suffered due to job losses, income reduction, and pension cuts.
Gandhi urged voters to exercise their democratic right and defeat what she described as “injustice and oppression.” She believes a large turnout will usher in a “new dawn for Haryana.”
Over 20 million people are eligible to vote in this election, where the BJP seeks a third consecutive term in power. The Congress party is aiming to reclaim power after a 10-year absence, fueled by anti-incumbency sentiments and issues like the farmer protests and wrestler protests.
The key contenders include the BJP, Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as well as a pre-poll alliance between the Indian National Lok Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party (INLD-BSP) and the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP)-Azad Samaj Party (ASP).
Voting will continue until 6 PM local time, with the results set to be declared on October 8th alongside those of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
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