Live Election Results 2024 Haryana, J&K: Counting Of Votes To Begin At 8 AM
Election Results 2024 Live and Latest Updates Jammu Kashmir, Haryana: The Jammu & Kashmir assembly election results mark a pivotal moment, as the Union Territory will have an elected government after over six years since the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-BJP coalition collapsed in June 2018.
This election was held in three phases across September and October, marking the first assembly polls since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which altered the region’s special status.
Security has been ramped up with a multi-tier setup across district headquarters. Counting begins with postal ballots at 8 a.m., followed by the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes. Results are expected by 6 p.m., with all eyes on whether Jammu & Kashmir will witness a hung assembly, a BJP-led government, or a Congress-National Conference (NC) coalition victory.
Exit Poll Predictions: Exit polls favor the Congress-NC alliance, projecting them to lead in Kashmir, while BJP is anticipated to perform well in Jammu. The NC-Congress alliance may secure 40-48 seats out of the 90-seat assembly, with the BJP expected to win between 27-32 seats.
Haryana Election Results: A Battle for Dominance Between BJP and Congress
In Haryana, BJP faces strong anti-incumbency sentiments, with a challenge from the Congress, which aims to capitalize on public discontent. Counting begins at 8 a.m., with election officials and party representatives arriving by 5 a.m. The contest has intensified with BJP vying for a third term, while Congress seeks a comeback.
Exit Polls Indicate a Close Contest: Exit polls suggest Congress may have a slight edge, with some surveys predicting over 50 seats for the party. The majority mark in Haryana’s 90-seat assembly is 46, making every seat crucial for both parties.
Notable Candidates:
Nayab Singh Saini (BJP): Incumbent CM, contesting from the Ladwa assembly seat.
Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Congress): Former CM, running from his traditional Rohtak seat.
Vinesh Phogat (Congress): Wrestler-turned-politician, contesting from Julana.
Dushyant Chautala (INLD): A fourth-generation politician from the Chaudhary Devi Lal family.
What’s Next for the New Governments?
For Jammu & Kashmir, forming an elected government after years under President’s Rule is a monumental moment. However, the new administration will operate under limitations, as key powers remain with the Lieutenant Governor.
In Haryana, a Congress victory would signal its resurgence, building momentum after recent successes in Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh. For BJP, retaining power in Haryana would reinforce its position ahead of upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
The results in both regions will indicate whether voters endorse the BJP’s governance or seek change through Congress-led alliances.
