The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Rajiv Kumar, held a press conference in New Delhi on August 16 to reveal the detailed election schedule for these two crucial states.
Election Schedule for Jammu and Kashmir
The Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases. The voting dates are set for September 18, September 25, and October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 4. This multi-phase election aims to ensure smooth conduct and allow adequate security and logistics management in the region.
Key Points:
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Total Phases: 3
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Voting Dates: September 18, September 25, and October 1
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Counting of Votes: October 4
#WATCH | Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "There are a total of 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana, of which 73 are general, SC-17 and ST-0. There will be a total of 2.01 crore voters in Haryana, of which 1.06 crore are males, 0.95 crore are females, 4.52 lakhs… pic.twitter.com/IYOrODjrrE— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024
Election Schedule for Haryana
In contrast, Haryana will witness a single-phase election. The voting in Haryana is scheduled for October 1, with the counting of votes also slated for October 4, aligning with the counting date for Jammu and Kashmir. The single-phase election is typical for Haryana, considering its smaller geographical size compared to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Total Phases: 1
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Voting Date: October 1
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Counting of Votes: October 4
Detailed Breakdown of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024
Jammu and Kashmir, with its unique demographic and political landscape, will have elections for a total of 90 Assembly constituencies. Of these, 74 are general constituencies, while 9 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 7 for Scheduled Castes (SC).
Electorate Overview:
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Total Electors: 87.09 lakh
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Male Voters: 44.46 lakh
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Female Voters: 42.62 lakh
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Youth Voters: Over 20 lakh
The elections will be conducted across 11,838 polling stations, spread over 9,169 locations. The Election Commission emphasized the enthusiasm among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are eager to participate in the electoral process. The long queues during the previous Lok Sabha elections are a testament to their desire for change and active involvement in shaping their future.
Polling Stations:
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Total Polling Stations: 11,838
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Polling Locations: 9,169
#WATCH | Assembly Elections in Haryana: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "Assembly Elections will be held in one phase; voting on October 1. Counting of votes will take place on October 4" pic.twitter.com/U22qhG3uoR— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024
Detailed Breakdown of Haryana Assembly Elections 2024
Haryana will also have elections for 90 Assembly constituencies. In this state, 73 constituencies are general, while 17 are reserved for Scheduled Castes. There are no Scheduled Tribe reserved constituencies in Haryana.
Electorate Overview:
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Total Electors: 2.01 crore
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Male Voters: 1.06 crore
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Female Voters: 0.95 crore
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First-time Voters: 4.52 lakh
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Youth Voters: 40.95 lakh
Haryana will have 20,629 polling stations, spread across approximately 10,500 locations. The Election Commission has also ensured that polling stations will be set up in housing societies in key urban areas like Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Sonipat to facilitate voter turnout.
Polling Stations:
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Total Polling Stations: 20,629
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Polling Locations: Around 10,500
Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir | Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "Assembly Elections will be held in three phaseS; voting on September 18th, September 25th, and October 1st. Counting of votes will take place on October 4" pic.twitter.com/g4eqB62jjh— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024
Previous Assembly Election Results in Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana
To provide context, here are the results from the last Assembly Elections held in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019:
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Total Seats: 87
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JKPDP: 28
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BJP: 25
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JKNC: 15
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Congress: 12
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JKPC: 2
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CPM: 1
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PDF: 1
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Independents: 3
Similarly, the results from the Haryana Assembly Elections in 2019 were as follows:
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Total Seats: 90
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BJP: 40
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Congress: 31
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JJP: 10
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INLD: 1
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HLP: 1
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Independents: 7
These upcoming elections are expected to be closely watched as they will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.
With inputs from agencies
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