As the election season heats up in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, candidates from both BJP and Congress have begun filing their nominations, some even ahead of official party announcements. BJP candidates Shakti Rani Sharma and Gian Chand Gupta held roadshows to bolster their campaigns, while Congress candidate Pardeep Chaudhary criticized the ruling party's governance issues in Kalka. Meanwhile, unrest within the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir has led to independent nominations by Pawan Khajuria and Chander Mohan Sharma, reflecting dissatisfaction with ticket distribution. In Yamunanagar, prominent leaders across parties held rallies to showcase their strength ahead of the October elections. The elections will take place in three phases from September 18 to October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 8. Candidates are keenly aware of the intricacies of the nomination process, with some filing papers preemptively to secure their positions.