Live Updates | Haryana, J&K Assembly Polls: BJP Releases Candidate List For J&K Polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the polling day for Haryana Assembly 2024 and Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 from October 1 to October 5 and moved the counting of votes for both J&K and Haryana elections from October 4 to October.

Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Live Update: As the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assembly polls approach, political parties are gearing up for the elections. In Jammu and Kashmir, former Hurriyat member Syed Salim Geelani joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mehbooba Mufti, who emphasized the party's agenda of reconciliation and dialogue with Hurriyat leaders. Meanwhile, several workers of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) joined the National Conference (NC), giving the party a major boost.

In Haryana, three former Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leaders joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the October 5 assembly polls. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended a Jan Ashirwad rally, highlighting various schemes and decisions taken by the government for the people's welfare.

The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) announced its first list of seven candidates for the Haryana assembly election, including Arjun Singh Chautala, son of Abhay Chautala, and Sheela Rathi, wife of slain party leader Nafe Singh Rathi.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the polling day for Haryana Assembly polls from October 1 to October 5 and moved the counting of votes for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assemblies from October 4 to October 8 to honor the Bishnoi community's traditions. With the elections nearing, political parties are intensifying their campaigns, and the stage is set for a crucial battle in both states.

02 September 2024

22:06 IST

In its latest list for upcoming J&K Assembly Polls, the BJP has announced Aijaz Hussain as its candidate for Lal Chowk, Arif Raja for Edigah, Ali Mohammad Mir for Khansahib, Zahid Hussain for Chrar-i-Sharief, Ravinder Raina for Nowshera, and Vibodh Gupta for Rajouri.

22:06 IST

In its latest list for upcoming J&K Assembly Polls, the BJP has announced Aijaz Hussain as its candidate for Lal Chowk, Arif Raja for Edigah, Ali Mohammad Mir for Khansahib, Zahid Hussain for Chrar-i-Sharief, Ravinder Raina for Nowshera, and Vibodh Gupta for Rajouri.

15:38 IST

J&K Election Live Updates: Congress Releases List Of 6 Candidates 

Congress releases a list of 6 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in J&K.

Congress releases a list of 6 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in J&K. pic.twitter.com/mx8NdsRdgk

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2024

15:00 IST

Haryana Assembly elections Live Updates: Key JJP Meeting Underway 

A joint meeting of PAC and Advisory Committee of JJP is underway in Sirsa. Discussion on candidates for the polls is also likely to be done. 

#WATCH | Haryana Assembly elections | A joint meeting of PAC and Advisory Committee of JJP is underway in Sirsa. Discussion on candidates for the polls is also likely to be done.

(Video: JJP) pic.twitter.com/KMcs8afNKJ

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2024

14:09 IST

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: JJP May Announce All Candidates Today

JJP's Dushyant Chautala has announced that candidates for most of the seats would be announced after the meeting on September 2. He said the alliance between JJP and Chandra Shekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) would take Haryana on the path of progress and both parties will fight for the poor, farmers and labourers together.

13:31 IST

Haryana Chunav 2024 Live: Former JJP Leaders Join BJP

Former Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leaders Sunil Sangwan, Sanjay Kablana and Devender Singh Babli joined the BJP on Sunday and said that the BJP will be forming the government for a third term in the state. Devender Singh Babli said that another term for the BJP government in Haryana is imminent and that he is ready to work hard and make the people aware of the work done by the state government.

12:50 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chunav 2024 Live: 

The NC got a major boost as a key player from north Kashmir Malik Tariq Rashid along with other workers of the AIP joined the party, a spokesman of the NC said.

12:13 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Several AIP Leaders Join NC

Several workers of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) headed by jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Sunday joined the National Conference (NC).