Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Voter Turnout

• 07 Oct 2024

Why in News?  

Recently, Haryana witnessed its 15th Assembly General Election, with polling conducted on 5th October, 2024.

Key Points

• Overall Voter Turnout: 
  • Haryana recorded a voter turnout of 67.90% for the Assembly Elections. 
  • Highest Turnout: Sirsa district with 75.36%. 
  • Lowest Turnout: Faridabad district with 56.49%. 
• Assembly Constituency-wise Voting Analysis: 
  • Highest Turnout: Ellenabad Assembly constituency with 80.61%. 
  • Lowest Turnout: Badkhal Assembly constituency with 48.27%. 
• Polling Statistics: 
  • Total Voters in Haryana: 2,03,54,350. 
  • Votes Cast: 1,38,19,776. 
    • Men: 74,28,124. 
    • Women: 63,91,534. 
    • Third-Gender Voters: 118. 
• Counting of votes will take place on 8th October, 2024. 

Articles from the Constitution of India relevant to State Assembly Elections: 

• Article 170: This article provides for the composition of the Legislative Assemblies of States. 
• Article 171: It pertains to the composition of the Legislative Councils of States. 
• Article 172: This article addresses the duration of State Legislatures. 
• Article 173: It details the qualifications for membership of the Legislative Assemblies and Councils. 
• Article 174: This article discusses the summons and prorogation of the sessions of the State Legislature. 
• Article 175: It provides for the Governor's address to the State Legislature. 
• Article 212: It states that the validity of proceedings in the legislature cannot be questioned.