Chandigarh, July 16: With the tenure of the current Haryana Legislative Assembly set to conclude in October 2024, anticipation is growing regarding date for the upcoming state elections. The political landscape in Haryana has been dynamic, marked by significant developments since the last elections held in October 2019. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under the leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal, secured a majority of seats, leading to the formation of the government with support from independent candidates and smaller parties.

However, Manohar Lal Khattar, who served as Chief Minister since October 2014, along with his cabinet ministers, resigned on March 12, 2024, following disagreements between the BJP and the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP). Subsequently, the BJP elected Nayab Singh Saini, its state unit chief, as the interim Chief Minister for the remainder of the assembly's term. Let's check the timeline of the last Haryana Assembly elections to understand the schedule of the upcoming election. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honours Yuzvendra Chahal After T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph (Watch Video).

Previous Election Schedule and Results

The last Haryana Assembly elections were held in October 2019. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for these elections on September 21, 2019. Polling took place on October 21, 2019, and the counting of votes occurred on October 24, 2019. In the 2019 elections, BJP emerged as the largest party, winning 40 out of 90 seats in the Assembly. However, the BJP fell short of a majority, prompting negotiations with potential allies to form a government. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Unveils Statue of Maharana Pratap in Bhaira Bankipur, Says ‘Positive Impact of Double Engine Govt’s Welfare Schemes Evident’ (See Pics).

Eventually, the BJP formed a coalition with JJP, which won 10 seats. The alliance secured a majority and formed the government in Haryana. Following the election, Manohar Lal Khattar of the BJP was sworn in as the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term. The Congress party, the primary opposition, won 31 seats out of the total 90 seats in the assembly. Despite a significant increase in its seat tally compared to the previous elections, the Congress fell short of forming the government.

It was on March 12, 2024, that Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Chief Minister of Haryana, primarily due to the breakdown in the alliance between BJP and JJP. The rift stemmed from disagreements over seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. Despite efforts to reconcile their differences, the parties failed to reach a consensus, leading to Khattar's resignation and subsequent ascend of Nayab Singh Saini as the Chief Minister.

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Schedule

The Haryana Assembly elections for 2024 are anticipated to be a crucial event in the state's political calendar. Based on previous election schedules and expected timelines, ECI is likely to announce the election schedule in September 2024. The elections are expected to be conducted on or before October 2024, aligning with the conclusion of the current assembly's tenure.

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