Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, along with his son and Congress MP Deepender Hooda, cast their votes at a polling booth in Rohtak as voting commenced for the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. Hooda expressed optimism about Congress securing a significant majority in the state.
Contesting from the Garhi-Sampla-Kiloi constituency, Hooda is up against BJP’s Manju, AAP’s Praveen, JJP’s Sushila Devi, and INLD’s Krishan. He stated, “Congress is coming to power in Haryana with a huge majority. The high command will decide who will be the Chief Minister. Our government will focus on addressing unemployment, improving law and order, and advancing the state’s development.”
Hooda encouraged citizens to exercise their voting rights peacefully. “I urge everyone to step out and vote. Reports indicate a good voter turnout, and Congress is set to form the government here,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deepender Hooda raised concerns with the Election Commission, demanding the removal of the Bhiwani Superintendent of Police, alleging bias in favor of a BJP candidate. He asserted, “The people of Haryana have decided; the BJP government is going, and Congress is coming. Voters are rejecting the BJP and its independent candidates.”
Voting for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana began on Saturday, with a reported voter turnout of 22.70% by 11 AM, according to the Election Commission of India. Palwal led with the highest turnout at 27.94%, followed by Jind at 27.20%, Mewat at 25.65%, Yamunanagar at 25.56%, and Ambala at 25.50%.
In Rohtak, the turnout was recorded at 12.71%, while Bhiwani saw 23.45%, Charkhi Dadri 20.10%, Faridabad 20.39%, and Hisar 24.69% by 11 AM.
Manish Kumar Lohan, Nodal Officer of the Haryana Election Commission, noted, “More than 25% voter turnout has been recorded, with districts like Yamunanagar, Kaithal, and Bhiwani showing over 20%. This is an encouraging trend, and I am confident we will achieve a higher overall turnout compared to previous elections, thanks to our efforts in engaging new young voters.”