| Country: | India |
| Type: | legislative |
| Previous Year: | 2019 |
| Previous Election: | 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election |
| Election Date: | 1 October 2024 |
| Next Year: | 2029 |
| Next Election: | 2029 Haryana Legislative Assembly election |
| Seats For Election: | All 90 seats in the Haryana Legislative Assembly |
| Majority Seats: | 46 |
| Outgoing Members: | 14th Haryana Assembly#Members of Legislative Assembly |
| Opinion Polls: | 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly election#Opinion polls |
| Leader1: | Nayab Singh Saini |
| Party1: | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Leader Since1: | 2024 |
| Leaders Seat1: | Karnal |
| Last Election1: | 36.49%, 40 seats |
| Seats Before1: | 40 |
| Seats Needed1: | 5 |
| Leader2: | Bhupinder Singh Hooda |
| Party2: | Indian National Congress |
| Leader Since2: | 2005 |
| Leaders Seat2: | Garhi Sampla-Kiloi |
| Last Election2: | 28.08%, 31 seats |
| Seats Before2: | 30 |
| Seats Needed2: | 16 |
| Leader4: | Dushyant Chautala |
| Party4: | JJP |
| Leader Since4: | 2018 |
| Leaders Seat4: | Uchana Kalan |
| Last Election4: | 14.8%, 10 seats |
| Seats Before4: | 3 |
| Party5: | Indian National Lok Dal |
| Leaders Seat5: | Ellenabad |
| Leader Since5: | 2014 |
| Leader5: | Abhay Singh Chautala |
| Seats Before5: | 1 |
| Last Election5: | 2.44%, 1 seats |
| Chief Minister | |
| Before Election: | Nayab Singh Saini |
| Before Party: | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Posttitle: | Chief Minister after election |
| Alliance1: | NDA |
| Alliance2: | INDIA |
| Alliance4: | - |
| Alliance5: | INLD-BSP |
The 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly election is scheduled to be held in Haryana on 1 October 2024 for all the 90 assembly constituencies of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.[1]
The tenure of Haryana Legislative Assembly is scheduled to be end on 3 November 2024.[2] The previous Assembly elections were held in October 2019. After the election, a coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party and Jannayak Janta Party formed the state government, with Manohar Lal Khattar becoming the Chief Minister.[3]
On 12 March 2024, BJP and JJP alliance collapsed and Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the Chief Minister.[4] Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the new Chief Minister on the same day.[5]
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP, who had won all 10 seats in Haryana in 2019, retained 5 seats and lost the other 5 seats to Indian National Congress.[6]
| Poll Event | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5th September 2024 | |
| Last Date for filing nomination | 12th September 2024 | |
| Scrutiny of nomination | 13th September 2024 | |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination | 16th September 2024 | |
| Date of Poll | 1st October 2024 | |
| No. of constituencies | 90 | |
| Date of Counting of Votes | 4th October 2024 |
Indian National Lok Dal and Bahujan Samaj Party announced an alliance for the assembly elections in July 2024.[7] [8] Abhay Singh Chautala was declared the Chief Ministerial face by the INLD-BSP alliance.[9] [10]
The three controversial farm laws introduced by the BJP have been a major point of contention in Haryana. Farmers in the state have been protesting against these laws, claiming they adversely affect their crop sales and income. The demand for the repeal of these laws continues to be a prominent issue in the electoral discourse.[12]
The Agnipath Scheme has become a contentious issue in Haryana. This scheme proposes a 4-year term recruitment into the Indian Army, which has raised concerns among the youth in the state. Critics view it as a move away from permanent recruitment, leading to instability in employment for soldiers.[13]
Unemployment is a significant issue in Haryana, with the state’s unemployment rate being higher than the national average. There is considerable debate over the effectiveness of government policies in creating job opportunities for the youth, making it a central topic in the elections.[14]
The case involving wrestlers and allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has also become a significant issue in the Haryana elections. Wrestlers have accused Singh of failing to provide them with justice and safety, adding a new dimension to the political landscape in Haryana. Despite Haryana having the highest number of wrestlers and a strong tradition in wrestling, there is concern over the perceived lack of support. In the Khelo India initiative, which aims to promote sports at the grassroots level, Gujarat was allocated the highest budget, leading to dissatisfaction among Haryana's sports community. This issue highlights a perceived imbalance in the distribution of resources and support for athletes in the state.[15] [16]
A significant issue in the 2024 Haryana elections is the demand for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers. Farmers across Haryana are advocating for the government to ensure that MSPs are legally mandated, arguing that it will provide a safety net for their produce and ensure fair prices. The demand arises from concerns that without such guarantees, farmers may face financial instability due to fluctuating market prices. This issue reflects broader discontent with current agricultural policies and has become a key topic in the electoral debate.[17]
Rising inflation has significantly impacted the cost of living in Haryana. The increase in prices for essential goods and services has become a major concern for voters. The government's ability to manage inflation and provide relief to affected citizens is a key topic in the electoral debates.[18]
In July, Haryana's Congress party released a 'charge sheet' criticizing the BJP government on issues like unemployment and law and order. They launched the Haryana Maange Hisab Abhiyan campaign, starting July 15, to visit all 90 Assembly constituencies, exposing government failures and gathering public suggestions for their manifesto. The charge sheet pointed to rising unemployment, unfilled government positions, increased crime, and alleged mistreatment of farmers. Former CM Hooda and state Congress chief Udai Bhan announced a 'Rath Yatra' after August 20 to further the campaign.[19] [20]
| Alliance/ Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||||
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 90 | ||||||||
| Indian National Congress | 90 | ||||||||
| INLD + BSP | Indian National Lok Dal | 53 | |||||||
| Bahujan Samaj Party | 37 | ||||||||
| Total | 90 | ||||||||
| Other parties | TBA | ||||||||
| Independents | |||||||||
| NOTA | |||||||||
| Total | 100% | - | 90 | - | |||||