Haryana Records Over 60% Voting Amidst Tense Moments

The Haryana assembly elections saw over 60% voter turnout with key parties like BJP and Congress vying for power. Despite incidents of violence, polling proceeded largely peacefully. Major candidates from various parties cast their votes, and the results will be declared on October 8.

Over 60 percent voter turnout was recorded in the Haryana assembly elections held on Saturday. The ruling BJP is aiming for a third term, while the Congress seeks a comeback after a decade. The polls witnessed a largely smooth process despite minor clashes.

Key moments included a scuffle in Nuh district which left three people injured. Notable figures like Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other top candidates cast their votes. An impressive number of over 1,000 candidates, including women and independents, vied for seats.

As counting approaches on October 8, the political landscape of Haryana remains eagerly anticipated. Parties like BJP, Congress, INLD-BSP, JJP-Azad Samaj Party, and AAP have laid their claims, with voter turnout expected to surpass 2019 levels as final figures roll in.

(With inputs from agencies.)