As the Haryana assembly elections began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise and "set a new record of voting". In a post on X, PM Modi encouraged first-time voters to take part in the electoral process.

Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah appeal to Haryana voters to participate in the state Assembly elections, urging a record turnout. The BJP aims for a third straight win

Ruling BJP is eyeing a hat-trick of Assembly poll wins in Haryana, while Congress is hoping to return to power after 10 years. The counting of votes will be taken up on 8 October.