ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001
No. ECI/PN/145/2024 05.10.2024
PRESS NOTE
Haryana votes for a new Assembly in a single phase
Over Rs.75 Crores seizures in state; four-fold increase from 2019
Haryana records 61.19% turnout as of 7 PM
The single phase polling for 90 Assembly Constituencies in Haryana concluded largely
peacefully today in more than 20,000 polling stations set up in the state, except for
stray incidents of minor scuffles. Voting began at 7.00 am and voters from all sections
of society were seen queuing up at Polling Stations. With a significant population of
elderly voters, many above the age of 100 years were seen participating in the
electoral festivities with enthusiasm. A total of 1031 candidates are in the electoral
fray which includes 101 female candidates. As of 7 PM, a voter turnout of 61.19% was
recorded at the polling stations. In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, voter turnout of
64.8% was recorded in Haryana at polling stations.
CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
kept a close watch on the poll process from Nirvachan Sadan. As directed by the
Commission, webcasting was in place in all the Polling Stations for strict and constant
vigil over the poll proceedings. 97 Central Observers were deployed by the
Commission for on the field monitoring and constant feedback.
ECs persistent efforts for an inducement free elections, have led to seizures worth
Rs. 75.72 crores in Haryana, since the announcement of elections, the corresponding
figure in 2019 was Rs. 19.03 crores, representing a 4 fold increase in seizures.
Seizures have been made across all districts & cohorts which includes Rs. 31.5 crore
cash, Rs. 16.6 crore worth of liquor and 11.13 crore drugs. Ambala (Rs 11.82 crores),
Faridabad (Rs 10.07 crores) and Gurugram (Rs 9.94 crores) remained the top 3
districts in terms of seizures. 12 ACs were identified as expenditure sensitive for strict
vigil. 391 Static Surveillance Teams (SST) and 453 Flying Squads Teams (FST) were
deployed for surveillance. Vigilance was also maintained with 133 checkpoints
(Nakkas) on the state borders and 140 checkpoints within the state.
In a first, home voting facility was introduced in the Haryana Assembly Elections for
voters above the age of 85 and PwD voters. The entire process has been videographed
to ensure transparency, while preserving complete secrecy of the ballot. 2468 PwD
voters and 8907 voters aged above 85 years availed the home voting facility.
For the candidates, the Suvidha app has revolutionised campaigning by digitising the
process of seeking permissions for various campaigning requirements such as booking
of grounds and meeting halls, permissions for rallies, use of loudspeakers etc. With
emphasis on removing discretion, more than 8300 permissions were given through
SUVIDHA portal on first in first out principle.
To make the elections more participative and involve citizens in cleaning up the
electoral process, cVIGIL App leverages technology to empower voters by
anonymously and safely bringing forth electoral malpractices to the notice of
authorities. Since the announcement of elections in Haryana, over 29,000 complaints
were received with a complaint resolution rate of 99%. Highest number of complaints
were received in Faridabad, followed by Sirsa and Rohtak.
As part of ECI’s commitment to make the voting experience a pleasant and
memorable, Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF’s) like drinking water, electricity, toilet,
ramp, furniture, adequate shelter, helpdesk amongst others were provided at all
Polling Stations. Wheelchairs and volunteer assistance were provided to those in
need. As an encouragement to young voters, 114 polling stations were managed by
the youth. As part of promoting gender inclusivity and accessibility, 115 Polling
Stations were managed completely by women while 87 were managed by PwDs.
A slew of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities
promoted the democratic festivities ahead of polling day. Local themes and elements
were used in various activities such as street plays, local influencers and icons, and
indigenous sport activities, along with plantation drives, painting and debate
competitions to channel the enthusiasm witnessed amongst the youth towards voting
into greater participation on polling day.
The provisional voter turnout figures of 61.19% as of 7 PM will continue to be updated
AC wise on the Voter Turnout App by the ROs, as and when the polling parties formally
close the poll and return from the polling stations based on the
geographical/logistical conditions and after scrutiny of statutory papers and
consideration of repolls, if any. The Commission for convenience of stakeholders, will
also issue another press note with provisional voter turnout figures at ~2345 hours
tonight.
District-Wise Approximate Voter Turnout Single-Phase (7PM)
Sl. No. Districts No. ACs Approximate Voter
Turnout %
1 Ambala 4 63.35
2 Bhiwani 4 63.06
3 Charkhi Dadri 2 58.10
4 Faridabad 6 51.90
5 Fatehabad 3 67.05
6 Gurgaon 4 49.97
7 Hisar 7 64.79
8 Jhajjar 4 60.52
9 Jind 5 66.02
10 Kaithal 4 62.53
11 Karnal 5 60.42
12 Kurukshetra 4 65.55
13 Mahendragarh 4 65.76
14 Mewat 3 68.28
15 Palwal 3 67.69
16 Panchkula 2 54.71
17 Panipat 4 60.52
18 Rewari 3 60.91
19 Rohtak 4 61.59
20 Sirsa 5 65.37
21 Sonipat 6 56.69
22 Yamunanagar 4 67.93
Above 22 Districts 90 61.19
Counting of votes for J&K and Haryana Assembly Elections is scheduled on October 8,
2024.
Anuj Chandak
Joint Director
