Haryana Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP Wins Historic Third Term

Haryana Assembly Election Results: The results of the Haryana Assembly elections were announced on October 8, 2024. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully retained power for a historic third consecutive term, despite facing strong competition from the Congress party.

Close Voting Numbers

The voting was extremely close, with the BJP securing 39.94% of the vote share and Congress following closely at 39.09%. In terms of seats, the BJP won 48 seats, while the Congress managed to secure 37 seats out of the total 90 assembly seats.

Comparison with 2019 Elections

Both parties showed improvement in their vote shares compared to the 2019 elections. The BJP increased its vote share by 3 percentage points, while Congress gained a significant 11 percentage points. In 2019, the BJP had 40 seats with a 36.49% vote share, while Congress had 31 seats and 28.08% of the vote.

Performance of Other Parties

• The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) improved its performance, winning 2 seats and gaining a 4.14% vote share, up from 1 seat and 2.44% in 2019.
• The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) faced heavy losses, dropping from 10 seats and a 15% vote share in 2019 to no seats and just 0.90% this time.
• The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also did not win any seats but saw its vote share increase to 1.79%, compared to 0.48% in the last elections.

NOTA and Other Candidates

The NOTA (None of the Above) option received 0.38% of the vote share, down from 0.52% in the previous election. Additionally, independent candidates managed to secure 3 seats.

Noteworthy Aspects

This election marks a significant milestone as it is the first time an incumbent party has won three consecutive terms in Haryana. Interestingly, exit polls had predicted a win for Congress, highlighting the unexpected results.

The BJP did not contest the Sirsa seat, while Congress allowed its ally, the CPI(M), to contest in Bhiwani.

The Haryana Assembly Election results of 2024 highlight a significant moment in the state's political landscape, as the BJP achieves a historic third consecutive term despite a closely contested race with Congress. The increased vote shares for both major parties indicate a more engaged electorate, while the substantial losses for JJP and the mixed outcomes for other parties suggest shifting dynamics in voter preferences.

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As the BJP prepares to govern with a slim majority, the focus will be on addressing the challenges ahead and responding to the electorate's evolving expectations. This election not only reinforces the BJP's foothold in Haryana but also sets the stage for future political strategies as parties reassess their positions ahead of upcoming elections.