- Voting Date: October 1, 2024
- Results Announced: October 4, 2024
- Major Issues: Agnipath scheme, MSP guarantee, wrestlers’ assault allegations
The Haryana Assembly elections set for October 1, 2024, will be a pivotal moment for the Congress party, which is attempting to unseat the BJP after a decade in power.
The BJP’s tenure has faced challenges from the Agnipath recruitment scheme and ongoing farmers‘ protests over MSP guarantees, which have emerged as major issues for voters.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Congress vs. BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is also a key player in this election, contesting all 90 seats despite its previous lack of success in Haryana. The party’s strategy will focus on capitalizing on local issues and offering an alternative to the BJP‘s policies. Both the Congress and AAP are preparing for a fiercely contested election, with results expected to impact the state’s political landscape significantly.
Key issues influencing the election include the controversial Agnipath military recruitment scheme, ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a legal MSP guarantee, and recent sexual assault allegations by wrestlers from the state. These issues have become focal points in the campaign, shaping voter sentiment across the state.
The Congress party, a key player in the INDIA bloc, is likely to contest the elections independently, without forming an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Despite having an alliance with the AAP at the national level, the Congress has not pursued a tie-up for the Haryana polls, with former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda emphasizing the party’s capability to win on its own.
The AAP will also contest all 90 seats, continuing its efforts to establish a foothold in Haryana despite past electoral challenges. Both parties are gearing up for a high-stakes election with crucial issues at the forefront.
As Haryana heads to the polls on October 1, 2024, the election results will be closely watched for their implications on both state and national politics. With major issues like the Agnipath scheme and MSP guarantees at stake, the contest between Congress and BJP, along with the AAP’s challenge, is poised to be a decisive moment for Haryana’s future.
“The Congress is capable (of winning) on its own. No talks have been held yet.” – Bhupinder Singh Hooda, former Haryana Chief Minister
