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Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM Modi
Election Result Highlights: BJP has improved its 2019 tally in Haryana by winning 48 seats. In Jammu and Kashmir, the NC-Congress alliance has secured 49 seats.
- 4:00 PM IST, Oct 8List of winners in J&K
- 3:45 PM IST, Oct 8Seats where BJP won in Jammu and Kashmir
- 3:16 PM IST, Oct 8Afzal Guru's brother Aijaz decimated in Sopore, gets 129 votes
- 2:57 PM IST, Oct 8Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan loses from Hodal
- 2:41 PM IST, Oct 8CM Saini wins from Ladwa
- 2:30 PM IST, Oct 8EC slams Congress's 'ill-founded' allegation of slowdown in updates
- 2:24 PM IST, Oct 8Abhay Chautala loses from Ellenabad
- 2:22 PM IST, Oct 8Congress's Aditya Surjewala poised to win from Kaithal
- 2:14 PM IST, Oct 8AAP registers maiden win in J&K
- 1:15 PM IST, Oct 8ECI declares first winner in Haryana
- 1:06 PM IST, Oct 8Congress hopes 'picture will change soon'
- 1:04 PM IST, Oct 8BJP leads on 49 seats in Haryana but Congress has a higher vote share
- 12:26 PM IST, Oct 8Congress writes to EC over 'unacceptable delay in updating trends'
- 12:24 PM IST, Oct 8PM Modi to address BJP workers in evening
- 11:59 AM IST, Oct 8Congress alleges mismatch in rounds of counting
- 11:46 AM IST, Oct 8Haryana a done deal for BJP?
Election Result Highlights: The ruling BJP in Haryana is looking poised to return for a record third term defying all the exit poll results. This electoral contest, the first significant face-off between the two national parties since the Lok Sabha elections, has the potential to shape the political discourse in the run-up to assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Delhi....Read More
Voter turnout for the 90-seat Haryana assembly stood at 67.90 per cent. Exit polls have predicted a Congress victory, but the BJP remains confident of defying these projections. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has dismissed the exit poll results, insisting that his party will return to power with a full majority. "On October 8, we will form the government, and the Congress will once again blame the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)," Saini said. Meanwhile, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a two-time former chief minister and the party’s likely candidate for the top job, has expressed similar optimism, saying, “A comfortable majority for Congress is in sight.”
Check Haryana election results here
Haryana assembly elections turned out largely a bipolar contest between the BJP and Congress, though parties like the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) have also thrown their hats in the ring. Leaders of these regional parties, such as JJP’s Dushyant Chautala and INLD’s Abhay Chautala, have each claimed their alliances are poised to play kingmaker if the election yields a hung assembly. Meanwhile, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that no government can be formed without AAP's support.
Several high-profile contests unfolded from Ladwa to Ambala, and from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi to Adampur. Political heavyweights including CM Saini, Leader of Opposition Hooda, and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala are among the key candidates. The state has seen fierce battles, including family rivalries, with cousins Shruti Choudhry (BJP) and Anirudh Choudhary contesting in Tosham, and Devi Lal's grandson Aditya Devi Lal (INLD) taking on JJP's Digvijay Singh Chautala in Dabwali.
Key Highlights:
- Congress' celebratory mood at AICC headquarters turned sombre by noon as Haryana election trends shifted towards a shock defeat.
- Early trends suggested a big Congress win, with workers celebrating, but by 10 am, BJP started clawing back, dampening the mood.
- Congress leaders remained hopeful for a trend change by 1pm, but it didn’t materialise. The canteen prepared special dishes, but disappointment loomed as there were few takers.
- By 2pm, BJP had crossed the majority mark in Haryana with 47 seats, while Congress lagged behind with 38 seats.
- Congress also saw setbacks in Jammu and Kashmir despite early optimism. While its alliance with the National Conference was set to win, Congress only secured six seats.
- Congress raised concerns with the Election Commission over a delay in updating Haryana election results, alleging "false news" and “malicious narratives.”
- Independents won several key seats in J&K, with Omar Abdullah confirmed as the CM face of the NC-Congress alliance.
- BJP mocked Congress' complaints, calling them excuses for their impending defeat, asserting BJP's strong performance in both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP has campaigned on a platform of good governance, merit-based jobs, and welfare schemes for farmers, while the opposition Congress has attacked the incumbent government on issues like unemployment, farmer distress, and inflation. The results will serve as a crucial litmus test of the BJP’s governance model, particularly following its change in leadership earlier this year, when Saini replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister.
In Jammu and Kashmir, today’s counting marks the final step in a historic electoral process, as the union territory prepares to elect its first government since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. This election was contested over three phases, with a total voter turnout of 63.45 per cent, a slight dip from the 65.52 per cent recorded in the 2014 elections.
The Congress-NC alliance, according to exit polls, is expected to come out on top, with NC poised to win the lion’s share of seats. However, the BJP is also projected to improve on its previous tally of 25 seats, and the PDP, which won 28 seats in the 2014 elections, is predicted to fare much worse this time. If needed, NC leader Farooq Abdullah has already signalled a willingness to align with the PDP to form a government, though he has ruled himself out of the race for chief minister.
Check J&K election results here
The political drama surrounding Jammu and Kashmir's elections is not limited to coalition possibilities. A recent move to allow the Lieutenant Governor to nominate members to five reserved seats in the assembly has sparked controversy, with opposition parties accusing the BJP of pre-result manipulation.
As counting proceeds in both Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, political leaders, parties, and citizens alike are glued to the results that will shape the future of these states. Will the BJP secure a third term in Haryana, or will Congress manage a comeback? And in Jammu and Kashmir, will the Congress-NC alliance take the reins, or will the BJP spring a surprise? Stay with us as we bring you all the updates, insights, and breaking news from Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir on this counting day.
Election Result LIVE: Won't be business as usual, need to identify those responsible for Haryana result, says Selja
Election Result LIVE: A blame game began in the Congress on Tuesday as it failed in its bid to come back to power in Haryana after 10 years, with senior party leader Kumari Selja saying the party high command should assess all reasons that led to the disappointing result and identify the people responsible.
The BJP scored a record hat-trick of wins in the state, bucking anti-incumbency and overcoming the setback in Lok Sabha polls when its tally dropped from 10 in 2019 to five seats.
The knives were out in the Congress even before the declaration of final results, as party veteran Kumari Selja, who had been sulking during the election which was effectively led by former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, said that "it will not be business as usual" and called for introspection.
Election Result LIVE: ‘Congress part of international conspiracy to target India,’ says PM Modi
Election Result LIVE: 'Conspiracies being hatched globally to weaken India's economy, democracy, society; Congress, its cronies part of this game,' says PM Modi.
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi targets Congress
Election Result LIVE: PM Narendra Modi says, "People in most states have put up a 'No Entry' sign for Congress. Previously, Congress believed that it could rely on votes regardless of its performance. But now, the truth about Congress has been revealed."
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi lauds BJP chief Nadda and Haryana CM Saini
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi said, "This victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of our workers. It reflects the efforts of Nadda ji and the Haryana team. This victory also honours the dedication of our humble chief minister."
Election Result LIVE: ‘I salute all BJP workers for their penance and austerity,’ says PM Modi
Election Result LIVE: "Among all the parties contesting elections in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP has emerged as the largest party in terms of vote share. I congratulate all the candidates who won in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. I also congratulate the people of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. I salute all the BJP workers for their penance and austerity," says PM Modi.
Election Result LIVE: ‘Maa Katyayani is blessing all of us,’ says PM Modi
Election Result LIVE: "Today is the sixth day of Navratri, the day of Maa Katyayani. Maa Katyayani is sitting on a lion with a lotus in her hand. She is blessing all of us. On such a holy day, lotus has bloomed in Haryana for the third time," says PM Modi.
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi lauds Haryana win
Election Result LIVE: “The people of Haryana have once again done wonders and have made it Kamal-Kamal,” PM Modi says.
Election Result LIVE: JP Nadda lauds PM Modi's leadership
Election Result LIVE: “The people of Congress were busy spreading lies in every way, but the public did not listen to them at all and formed the government in Haryana for the third time under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Modi,” says JP Nadda.
Election Result LIVE: BJP's top brass felicitates PM Modi
Election Result LIVE: PM Narendra Modi is being honoured by BJP national president JP Nadda, Union home minister Amit Shah, and defence minister Rajnath Singh at the BJP headquarters in Delhi after the party's victory in the Haryana assembly elections.
Election Result LIVE: 'Doda win reflects of Arvind Kejriwal's politics,' says Manish Sisodia
Election Result LIVE: On AAP's victory in the Doda assembly seat in J&K, party leader Manish Sisodia said, "This reflects the success of Arvind Kejriwal's politics. We lack resources and teams to contest elections, yet people are stepping up to support us. Mehraj Malik, a dedicated party worker since 2011, deserves congratulations for his win, which has inspired the entire party."
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi at BJP headquarters in New Delhi
Election Result LIVE: PM Narendra Modi welcomed with "Jai Shree Ram" slogans at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Election Result LIVE: ‘Priority will be restoration of statehood of J&K,’ says Congress
Election Result LIVE: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “The people of J&K have given a clear, decisive mandate to the National Conference and Indian National Congress alliance. The priority of the alliance government will be the restoration of the statehood of J&K. The alliance government will be responsible, accountable, and transparent for the people of J&K.”
Election Result LIVE: ‘People are the masters,’ says Omar Abdullah on J&K results
Election Result LIVE: NC winning candidate from Ganderbal and Budgam assembly seats, Omar Abdullah, says, "In the end, the people are the masters. They decide if they like us or not. Two months ago, I lost the elections, and now I have won. I am the same person, from the same family, and my politics hasn't changed. But two months ago, I lost, and now I have won."
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi compliments National Conference's impressive show in J&K
Election Result LIVE: “I would like to compliment JKNC for their commendable performance in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections,” PM Narendra Modi said in an X post.
Election Result LIVE: What is the final tally in Haryana?
Election Result LIVE: BJP wins the Haryana ssembly elections, crossing the majority mark of 46 seats. As of 7:10pm, BJP has secured 48 seats. Congress has won 37 seats. INLD has claimed 2 seats, while independent candidates have won 3 seats.
Election Result LIVE: AAP's poor performance in Haryana
Election Result LIVE: The outcome of the Haryana Assembly elections has dealt a blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, which had hoped to make an impact.
The party has not won any seats so far, with Anurag Dhanda, its senior vice president in the state, facing a significant defeat. Dhanda, who contested from the Kalayat seat in Kaithal district, is currently in seventh place, with Congress's Vikas Saharan leading by 13,419 votes.
According to Election Commission data, no AAP candidate is in contention for any of the 90 assembly seats.
Election Result LIVE: Bhupinder Singh Hooda on alliance talks
Election Result LIVE: Former CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, "We never discussed an alliance with the Samajwadi Party. The CPM approached us, and we allocated them the Bhiwani seat. We also offered seats to the Aam Aadmi Party, but the alliance did not materialise."
Election Result LIVE: 7 independents emerge victorious in J&K polls
Election Result LIVE:
• Satesh Sharma: Won from the Chhamb seat by defeating BJP's Rajeev Sharma with a margin of 6,929 votes, securing 33,985 votes.
• Payare Lal Sharma: Defeated veteran leader Gulam Mohammad Saroori in Inderwal by 643 votes, receiving 14,195 votes.
• Dr. Rameshwar Singh: Won in Bani against BJP's Jewan Lal by 2,048 votes, with a total of 18,672 votes.
• Choudhary Mohammad Akram: Defeated Congress candidate Mohammad Shahnawaz in Surankote by 8,851 votes, receiving 34,201 votes.
• Muzaffar Iqbal Khan: Won the Thanamandi seat by defeating BJP's Mohmmad Iqbal Malik with a margin of 6,179 votes, garnering 32,645 votes.
• Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh: Defeated Peoples Conference's Irfan Sultan Panditpuri in Langate by 1,602 votes, securing 25,984 votes.
• Shabir Ahmed Kullay: Defeated National Conference candidate Sheikh Mohmmad Rafi in the Shopian seat by 1,207 votes.
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi to address BJP workers at around 8pm
Election Result LIVE: PM Narendra Modi will visit the BJP headquarters in New Delhi to address party workers on the party's hat-trick victory in Haryana and its impressive performance in J&K.
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi lauds party workers for Haryana win
Election Result LIVE: PM Narendra Modi thanks party workers for Haryana win. “My heartiest congratulations to all my party workers who have worked tirelessly and with full dedication for this great victory! You have not only served the people of the state to the fullest, but have also taken our agenda of development to them. This is the result of which BJP has got this historic victory in Haryana,” PM said.
Read in detail: 'Will leave no stone unturned': PM Narendra Modi after BJP's big win in Haryana
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi's first reaction to the assembly poll results
Election Result LIVE: “I salute the people of Haryana for giving a clear majority to the Bharatiya Janata Party once again. This is the victory of the politics of development and good governance. I assure the people here that we will leave no stone unturned to fulfill their aspirations,” PM Narendra Modi said in an X post.
Election Result LIVE: BJP chief Nadda lauds party's Haryana show
Election Result LIVE: JP Nadda said, "The Bharatiya Janata Party's consistent victory in the Haryana assembly elections reflects the people's unwavering faith in the welfare policies of the double-engine government led by our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This mandate demonstrates that the people of Haryana have completely rejected the divisive and appeasement politics of the Congress.
For the first time in the state, a political party has set a record by winning power for the third consecutive time. This hat-trick of victory shows the overwhelming support for Modi's welfare, development, and good governance.
I congratulate chief minister Nayab Saini, state president Mohan Lal Badoli, and the dedicated workers of BJP, and I express my gratitude to the public."
Election Result LIVE: ‘People of Haryana rejected divisive politics of Congress,’ says Amit Shah
Election Result LIVE: “People of Haryana completely rejected negative and divisive politics of Congress which divides people on the basis of caste and region,” says home minister Amit Shah.
Election Result LIVE: Who won with the highest margin in Jammu and Kashmir polls?
Election Result LIVE: From building a multi-crore company from scratch to becoming a prominent politician, BJP’s Devender Singh Rana is a powerful voice for the Dogra community in the Jammu region.
Rana achieved the highest winning margin of 30,472 votes against his nearest rival, NC's Joginder Singh, who received 17,641 votes.
This marks Rana's second consecutive victory in the Nagrota assembly seat, where he has been a strong advocate for the narrative of a Dogra chief minister in Jammu and Kashmir.
Election Result LIVE: HM Amith Shah reacts on J&K polls
Election Result LIVE: PM Modi promised peaceful elections in J&K, marking the first time since the rise of terrorism that the region experienced transparent polls, says Amit Shah.
