Assembly Elections 2024: Get Latest News Updates on State Assembly Elections (original) (raw)

For the upcoming 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, major political parties have made several key promises to attract voters:

1. BJP Youth Employment: The BJP has promised to focus on job creation and skill development for the youth. They aim to bring more industries to Haryana and boost the state’s IT and manufacturing sectors. Agriculture Support: The party has pledged to support farmers with better irrigation facilities, higher MSP, and agricultural reforms to boost productivity. Infrastructure Development: The BJP plans to enhance road connectivity, public transport, and urban infrastructure, particularly in growing cities like Gurugram and Faridabad. Women's Safety and Empowerment: Promises to improve law and order, along with special programs for women's safety and welfare, have been central to their manifesto.

2. Congress Job Guarantee: Congress has promised to address unemployment by creating more government jobs, with a particular focus on providing secure long-term employment. Free Electricity: One of the key promises includes providing up to 300 units of free electricity to households, mirroring the strategies of other states like Punjab. Farmers' Welfare: Congress has pledged to waive off farm loans and provide financial relief to struggling farmers. They also promised to oppose the farm laws that led to widespread protests in Haryana. Reservation for Women: The party is also advocating for 33% reservation for women in government jobs.

3. JJP Agriculture Reforms: JJP has made promises to implement comprehensive agricultural reforms, including providing subsidies to farmers, crop insurance, and modernizing rural infrastructure. Rural Development: The party focuses on improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure in rural areas, particularly in the Jat-dominated regions. Youth Welfare: Promises include setting up skill development centres and offering loans to young entrepreneurs to promote self-employment.

4. AAP Education and Healthcare: AAP has promised to replicate its Delhi model in Haryana, offering free quality education, building better schools, and providing universal healthcare. Free Electricity and Water: AAP has announced that it will provide free electricity (up to 300 units) and clean drinking water to all households if voted to power. Corruption-Free Governance: The party has highlighted transparency and corruption-free governance, pledging to eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies.