The recent Haryana assembly election results surprised many political analysts. Contrary to predictions from exit polls and early trends that showed Congress with a significant lead, the final outcome favored the BJP. This unexpected shift allowed the BJP to secure a third consecutive term, leaving Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda once again unable to deliver the anticipated results.
Initially, the BJP seemed vulnerable. It faced challenges from anti-incumbency sentiments and ongoing protests from farmers and wrestlers. These factors created uncertainty, especially as Congress appeared revitalized and ready to capitalize on the prevailing discontent.
Congress projected confidence under Hooda‘s leadership. The party navigated internal tensions between Kumari Selja and Hooda, maintaining unity. However, despite these efforts, Congress could not transform the electoral momentum in its favor.
| Constituency | Candidate Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Kalka | Shakti Rani Sharma | BJP |
| Ambala Cantt | Anil Vij | BJP |
| Yamunanagar | Ghanshyam Dass | BJP |
| Radaur | Shyam Singh Rana | BJP |
| Ladwa | Nayab Singh | BJP |
| Pundri | Satpal Jamba | BJP |
| Nilokheri | Bhagwan Dass | BJP |
| Indri | Ram Kumar Kashyap | BJP |
| Karnal | Jagmohan Anand | BJP |
| Gharaunda | Harvinder Kalyan | BJP |
| Assandh | Yoginder Singh Rana | BJP |
| Panipat Rural | Mahipal Dhanda | BJP |
| Panipat City | Parmod Kumar Vij | BJP |
| Israna | Krishan Lal Panwar | BJP |
| Samalkha | Manmohan Bhadana | BJP |
| Rai | Krishna Gahlawat | BJP |
| Kharkhauda | Pawan Kharkhoda | BJP |
| Sonipat | Nikhil Madaan | BJP |
| Gohana | Arvind Kumar Sharma | BJP |
| Safidon | Ram Kumar Gautam | BJP |
| Jind | Dr. Krishan Lal Middha | BJP |
| Uchana Kalan | Devender Chatarbhuj Attri | BJP |
| Narwana | Krishan Kumar | BJP |
| Hansi | Vinod Bhayana | BJP |
| Barwala | Ranbir Gangwa | BJP |
| Nalwa | Randhir Panihar | BJP |
| Badhra | Umed Singh | BJP |
| Dadri | Sunil Satpal Sangwan | BJP |
| Bhiwani | Ghanshyam Saraf | BJP |
| Tosham | Shruti Choudhry | BJP |
| Bawani Khera | Kapoor Singh | BJP |
| Ateli | Arti Singh Rao | BJP |
| Mahendragarh | Kanwar Singh | BJP |
| Narnaul | Om Prakash Yadav | BJP |
| Bawal | Dr. Krishan Kumar | BJP |
| Kosli | Anil Yadav | BJP |
| Rewari | Laxman Singh Yadav | BJP |
| Pataudi | Bimla Chaudhary | BJP |
| Badshahpur | Rao Narbir Singh | BJP |
| Gurgaon | Mukesh Sharma | BJP |
| Sohna | Tejpal Tanwar | BJP |
| Hodal | Harinder Singh | BJP |
| Palwal | Gaurav Gautam | BJP |
| Faridabad | Satish Kumar Phagna | BJP |
| Badkhal | Dhanesh Adlakha | BJP |
| Ballabgarh | Mool Chand Sharma | BJP |
| Faridabad | Vipul Goel | BJP |
| Tigaon | Rajesh Nagar | BJP |
| Panchkula | Chander Mohan | Congress |
| Naraingarh | Shalley Chaudhary | Congress |
| Ambala City | Nirmal Singh Mohra | Congress |
| Mulana | Pooja Chaudhary | Congress |
| Sadhaura | Renu Bala | Congress |
| Jagadhri | Akram Khan | Congress |
| Shahbad | Ram Karan | Congress |
| Thanesar | Ashok Kumar Arora | Congress |
| Pehowa | Mandeep Chatha | Congress |
| Guhla | Devender Hans | Congress |
| Kalayat | Vikas Saharan | Congress |
| Kaithal | Aditya Surjewala | Congress |
| Baroda | Induraj Singh Narwal | Congress |
| Julana | Vinesh Phogat | Congress |
| Tohana | Paramvir Singh | Congress |
| Fatehabad | Balwan Singh Doulatpuria | Congress |
| Ratia | Jarnail Singh | Congress |
| Kalanwali | Shishpal Keharwala | Congress |
| Sirsa | Gokul Setia | Congress |
| Ellenabad | Bharat Singh Beniwal | Congress |
| Adampur | Chander Parkash | Congress |
| Uklana | Naresh Selwal | Congress |
| Narnaund | Jassi Petwar | Congress |
| Loharu | Rajbir Fartia | Congress |
| Meham | Balram Dangi | Congress |
| Garhi Sampla Kiloi | Bhupinder Singh Hooda | Congress |
| Rohtak | Bharat Bhushan Batra | Congress |
| Kalanaur | Shakuntla Khatak | Congress |
| Badli | Kuldeep Vats | Congress |
| Jhajjar | Geeta Bhukkal | Congress |
| Beri | Raghuvir Singh Kadian | Congress |
| Nangal Chaudhry | Manju Choudhary | Congress |
| Nuh | Aftab Ahmed | Congress |
| Ferozepur Jhirka | Mamman Khan | Congress |
| Punahana | Mohammad Ilyas | Congress |
| Hathin | Mohd Israil | Congress |
| Prithla | Raghubir Tewatia | Congress |
| Dabwali | Aditya Devilal | INLD |
| Rania | Arjun Chautala | INLD |
| Ganaur | Devender Kadyan | Independent |
| Hisar | Savitri Jindal | Independent |
| Bahadurgarh | Rajesh Joon | Independent |
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