Congress CEC Decides Haryana Poll Candidates

The Congress' Central Election Committee (CEC) finalized 34 candidates for Haryana assembly polls, with more names expected. A definitive list will be released soon. Deepak Babaria emphasized winnability as the key criterion. The Election Commission rescheduled Haryana's poll date to October 5 due to a festival.

The Congress' Central Election Committee met in Delhi on Monday to finalize candidates for Haryana's assembly elections, approving 34 names out of a presented list of 49. The remaining names will be reviewed soon.

According to Deepak Babaria, the AICC in-charge of Haryana, candidates were chosen based on winnability criteria, with reports confirming the inclusion of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

The Election Commission has rescheduled Haryana's poll date to October 5, taking into consideration the Bishnoi community's centuries-old festival, with vote counting set for October 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)