HARYANA ELECTION
Haryana assembly polls: First session of BJP executive meeting begins in Panchkula
On Saturday, the first session of the BJP's extended state executive meeting began in Panchkula to strategize for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, election in-charge for Haryana, co-in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, his predecessor and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior leader Saudan Singh.
BJP starts early for assembly elections with plans to announce candidates early
Sources said t the BJP is also looking to take some populist measures -- like it took in Haryana, where the BJP government revised the creamy layer limit of OBCs to ₹8 lakh from ₹6 lakh, raised backwards reservation in group A and group B jobs in the state to 27% from 15%.
EC to update voters' list in J-K, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana
The Election Commission has started preparations for upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, with electoral roll updates by July 1, 2024. The existing legislative assembly terms in the three states end by early 2025, requiring elections before then. Plans to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir are in progress.
EC starts updating electoral rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir
The Election Commission has prepared for assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, with July 1, 2024 as the qualifying date. The existing legislative assemblies end on November 3, November 26, and January 5, 2025, and elections must be conducted before their terms end. Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are also being conducted to constitute a new house after delimitation.
Congress seeks dissolution of Nayab Singh Saini-led "minority" BJP government in Haryana
Haryana Congress has called on Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to dissolve the BJP government in the state, accusing it of not having the desired majority. The Congress party, led by Bhupinder Hooda, has demanded the dissolution of the current government and a fresh mandate from the public. The BJP has 41 legislators and the state government has the support of one Haryana Lokhit Party legislator and one Independent legislator.
Kiran and Shruti Choudhry join BJP: Several kin of Haryana's famous 'Lals' now in BJP fold
Political dynasties in Haryana, including Kiran Choudhry and Shruti Choudhry, are shifting to the BJP from Congress, reshaping the state's political landscape. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and the legacy of Bansi Lal play crucial roles in these transitions.
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BJP's Chouhan, Bhupendra, Vaishnaw, Pradhan, Deb, Sarma and Reddy get 'election duty'
BJP's early appointments for the assembly polls come after its relatively poor performance in 2024, vis-a-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. BJP could win only nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, compared to 23 it won in 2019. NDA's total tally is 17 out of 48 in the state. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Yadav have worked together for the Bihar assembly elections. Yadav was the party in-charge while Fadnavis was made election in-charge of the state.
BJP appoints incharges, co-incharges for poll-bound Maharashtra, Haryana, J'khand, J-K
While assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand are due later this year, the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to hold the elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September.
BJP announces leaders in charge for upcoming state Assembly elections
BJP national President J P Nadda announced leaders in charge and co-incharge for upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Bhupender Yadav and Ashwini Vaishnaw to lead in Maharashtra, Dharmendra Pradhan and Biplab Kumar Dev in Haryana, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Himanta Biswa Sarma in Jharkhand, and G Kishan Reddy has been given the responsibility for Jammu and Kashmir.
10 vacancies created in Rajya Sabha after members get elected to Lok Sabha
Following the recent general election, the Rajya Sabha has 10 vacancies due to members being elected to the Lok Sabha, with two each in Assam, Bihar, and Maharashtra, and one each in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tripura. The Rajya Sabha secretariat has officially notified these vacancies as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, prompting the Election Commission to schedule new elections to fill these seats.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Karnal's MLA
On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took the oath of legislator in his chamber, administered by Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta. Saini emerged victorious in the recent bypoll for the Karnal Assembly seat, defeating his main rival, Congress's Tarlochan Singh. This seat was previously held by his party colleague Manohar Lal Khattar.
Lok Sabha polls: Chautala clan bites dust in Haryana
Members of the influential Chautala family from Haryana face defeats in the polls, with Naveen Jindal leading in Kurukshetra and Abhay Chautala trailing third.
Haryana Election Result Winner List 2024: Neck-to-neck fight between Congress and BJP. Check who is winning. Here's the full list
Haryana is facing a fierce political battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress leading on 5 seats each. The state, strategically located between Delhi and Punjab, has 10 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP won all 10 seats in the 2019 elections, while Congress has nine seats. Exit polls suggest the BJP will dominate Haryana with 7 out of ten seats, Congress 2-4 seats, and AAP having a hard time.
Real nation-breaking issue: Water crisis
This AAP-BJP skirmish over water, in the heat of election season, is the last thing suffering citizens deserve. It's yet another reflection of priorities of the political as well as voting classes, as amply reflected in the long Lok Sabha campaign.
Gurgaon Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Rao Inderjit Singh vs Raj Babbar, who will win the 'local versus outsider' battle?
In the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency, a 'local versus outsider' narrative is unfolding as Congress nominates actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar to challenge incumbent MP Rao Inderjit Singh of the BJP. Babbar's candidacy, announced on April 30, faced competition from former Haryana minister Ajay Singh Yadav within the Congress.
Haryana Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to dominate Haryana with 6-8 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Haryana2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: The state of Haryana, ranking 18th in India's Lok Sabha seat allocation, has ten seats. Out of these, nearly eight are unreserved, and two are reserved for SC candidates. The BJP had won all ten seats, building on their success from 2014 when they secured seven seats.
Lok Sabha polls: Haryana records 55.93 pc turnout till 5 pm
Haryana recorded a 55.93% voter turnout in the Lok Sabha elections for its 10 seats. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini contested in the Karnal assembly seat bypoll. BJP won all 10 seats in 2019.
How BJP's 'Saini gambit' in Haryana involves targeting non-Jat voters?
In Haryana, BJP aims to form a coalition of non-Jat voters for 2024 Lok Sabha elections despite farmer dissatisfaction. Analysts believe the strategy may succeed, but could push more Jat votes to opposition.
Delhi Dry Day: Liquor, wine won't be served on these days? Check dates, time and other details
Delhi, will enforce dry days from May 23 to May 25 and again on June 4 due to the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. This directive, issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), aims to maintain public order and ensure a peaceful electoral process. The sixth phase of elections will occur on May 25, involving 58 constituencies across multiple states and Union territories, with results announced on June 4.
2024 Lok Sabha elections: All 10 Haryana and 7 Delhi seats among 58 voting today
The penultimate phase of polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will feature key battles between BJP, AAP, and Congress candidates in several states and union territories. Former judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, amidst controversies, will contest from Tamluk in West Bengal. Notable candidates like Maneka Gandhi, Radha Mohan Singh, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Saket Mishra are also in the electoral race.
Congress' Raj Babbar and BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh lock horns in battle for Gurgaon's Lok Sabha seat
The Haryana IT hub's main contenders are Congress' Raj Babbar, former actor and seasoned politician with three Lok Sabha wins in Uttar Pradesh, and the Bharatiya Janata Party incumbent and former Minister, Rao Inderjit Singh. Five years ago, in 2019, Singh won with a landslide 881,546 votes (60.9%), while Congress' Capt. Ajay Singh secured 495,290 votes (34.2%). The Bahujan Samaj Party's Chaudhary Rais Ahmad came third with 26,756 votes (1.8%).
Haryana Dry Day: Gurgaon, Faridabad, and other cities to observe dry day for Phase 6
Haryana and Delhi will observe dry days from 6 PM on May 23 to 6 PM on May 25, as mandated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. This measure aims to ensure public order and a fair election process. The sixth phase of voting on May 25 will see polling in 58 constituencies across eight states and union territories, including all seven seats in Delhi and all ten seats in Haryana.
Kurukshetra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
The Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat witnesses a heated contest between BJP’s Naveen Jindal, AAP’s Sushil Gupta, and INLD’s Abhay Singh Chautala. Jindal aims to make Kurukshetra a spiritual hub, while Gupta and Chautala challenge BJP’s dominance. With a diverse electorate, including the influential Jat community, the election's outcome will reflect broader political trends in Haryana. Voting takes place on May 25, with results announced on June 4, 2024.
"Who made Haryana number 1 in unemployment": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Congress accused the BJP government of failing to provide permanent employment in Haryana, instead promoting temporary jobs through the skill employment corporation. General Secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned PM Modi on high unemployment rates, lack of private investment, and issues like water scarcity in Bhiwani. Ramesh highlighted the neglect of government posts and closure of Doordarshan.
AAP's Atishi accuses BJP-ruled Haryana govt of stopping Yamuna water supply to Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi minister Atishi Marlena has accused the Haryana government of a conspiracy to stop the Yamuna river's water supply ahead of the May 25 Lok Sabha elections. Marlena warned the Delhi government not to fall into the BJP's trap and warned that if the Haryana government does not take action, they may approach the Supreme Court.
"Right case for President's Rule...": Jairam Ramesh on Haryana political crisis
Amid the political crisis in Haryana, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Friday asserted that the Haryana Government has "lost its majority" adding that it is the "right case" for the President's Rule.
3 Independent MLAs withdraw support to Nayab Saini govt in Haryana
Three Independent MLAs in Haryana have withdrawn their support for the ruling BJP-led government, Nayab Singh Saini, and have opted to support the Congress during the elections. The announcement was made at a press conference in Rohtak, attended by former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and State Congress chief Udai Bhan. The current strength of the Haryana Assembly is 88, with 40 BJP members.
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