11 AM
New Delhi: In Haryana, the BJP has crossed the simple majority mark and is currently leading. Initially, the Congress took the lead, but within an hour, the BJP caught up and has since shown a steady rise in its lead. Currently, the BJP is ahead in 51 seats, while the Congress is leading in 34 seats.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance is well ahead, leading in 52 seats. The BJP is only leading in 24 seats. Both states have 90 assembly seats each. Voter turnout was recorded at 67.90% in Haryana and 63.45% in the three-phase Jammu and Kashmir elections. The BJP is hopeful of achieving a hat-trick victory in Haryana, while it also anticipates a good performance in the lower regions. Meanwhile, the India alliance has expressed optimistic expectations according to exit polls.
The exit poll results predict a strong showing for the National Conference-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. If there is a chance for a government formation, the position of independents and the special powers of the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five members will be crucial in determining who comes to power.
9A.M
Chandigarh: Congress is making strides in Haryana. The Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) alliance has crossed the simple majority mark. Celebrations have begun among workers at Congress camps. In the Julaana constituency, wrestling star Vinesh Phogat is in the lead. Haryana has a total of 90 legislative assembly seats, with 46 needed for a simple majority. The polling percentage in the Haryana elections was recorded at 67.90%. Congress is hopeful of regaining power in Haryana, with exit poll predictions also favoring the party.
Meanwhile, the BJP’s hopes of coming to power for the third time in Haryana seem to have come to an end.
8.30 AM
Vote Counting Begins in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir
New Delhi: Vote counting has begun in the states of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. Exit poll results indicate that the Congress party is expected to come to power in Haryana. In Jammu & Kashmir, there are predictions of a hung assembly. Meanwhile, both the BJP and the India Alliance are hopeful of victory in both states. Each state has 90 legislative assembly seats. Haryana recorded a polling percentage of 67.90%, while Jammu & Kashmir, which held elections in three phases, saw a polling percentage of 63.45%. The BJP hopes to achieve a hat-trick victory in Haryana, with expectations of blooming prospects even at the grassroots level. On the other hand, the India Alliance has expressed optimism based on exit poll trends.
In Jammu & Kashmir, exit polls predict a strong National Conference and Congress performance. If a hung assembly occurs, the position of independents and the special powers of the Lt. Governor to nominate five members will be crucial in determining who comes to power.
