Haryana assembly election 2024 results declared Congress trailing in 35 seats while BJP leading in more than 48 seats . While the majority number of that assembly is 48

haryana assembly election 2024 results declared Congress trailing in 35 seats while BJP leading in more than 48 seats While the majority number of that assembly is 48. The result of the haryana assembly elections has revealed that the BJP has strengthened the seats and started forming the government The meeting started at the former chief minister’s house It was supposed to be announced by the Election Commission on October 1 but that date has been postponed While the result of the Assembly has been announced on October 8 The highest voter turnout was in Sirsa district at 67.90% and the lowest voter turnout was in Faridabad at 56.47%.
1. Election Schedule & Background
đ˘ Results at a Glance
Party / Alliance | Seats Won | Vote Share |
---|---|---|
BJP (NDA) | 48 | ~39.94% |
Congress (INDIA) | 37 | ~39.09% |
INLD | 2 | ~4.14% |
Independents | 3 | â |
BJP made history by securing a third consecutive term in Haryana â a first in the state's political timeline.
- BJP secured 48 seats, Congress 37
- Bharatiya Janata Party became the first party in Haryanaâs history to secure a third consecutive term as both a single party and as NDA .
đ 3. Initial Patterns versus Final Results
The Congress expressed doubts about the counting process’s integrity after the sudden reversal. Citing discrepancies in the trend shifts, they claimed technical delays in EVM updates and called for an investigation by the Election Commission.
4. Key Winners & Leadership
- On October 17, 2024, Nayab Singh Saini (BJP) was re-elected as chief minister after winning from Ladwa. His campaign contributed to the consolidation of SC and OBC votes.
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Congress): Despite a strong campaign, Congress underperformed; Hooda expressed surprise at the outcome.
- Notable newcomers include Devender Kadyan (Independent, Ganaur), Shruti Choudhry (Tosham, BJP), and Aditya Surjewala (Kaithal, INC).
5. Political Trends & Voter Turnout
đŁ 6. Political Repercussions and Aftermath
- PM Modi described the BJP’s “unexpected” victory as a confirmation of politics centered on development.
- Congress requested that the alleged malpractices be looked into.
- Internally, Congress began reshuffling at district-level leadership, hinting at efforts to resolve factional rifts
- After winning, the BJP’s new chief minister prioritized Sikh community leaders and government agencies, even endorsing the elections for the Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
âď¸ 7. Thoughts & Importance
- The significant divergence from exit-poll forecasts highlights the unpredictability of Indian state elections.
- The BJP’s superior vote-to-seat mapping is demonstrated by its ability to win despite having nearly the same vote share.
- Congress faces deep organisational woesâinternal factions and ticket distribution controversies hurt its performance.
- Ahead of crucial state elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and other states, the BJP’s stability in Haryana sets the tone.