BJP’s Haryana chief says reports of his resignation are rumours

Barala, a prominent Jat leader who himself was trailing from Tohana constituency by over 27,000 votes against Jannayak Janta Party ’s Devender Singh Babli, is the first senior state BJP leader to resign.

Hours after reports that he has offered to resign as Haryana headed for a close political contest, state BJP chief Subhash Barala dismissed them as rumours, news agency ANI reported.

The BJP, which had set a target of winning 75 of the 90 seats in Haryana, was leading in 35 seats in the seats, while the Congress was ahead in 35 constituencies, according to trends by the Election Commission of India. (HT image)

Barala, a prominent Jat leader who himself was trailing from Tohana constituency by over 50,000 votes against Jannayak Janta Party ’s Devender Singh Babli, .

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As the counting was in progress, Barala had left the counting centre.

The BJP, which had set a target of winning 75 of the 90 seats in Haryana, was leading in 35 seats in the seats, while the Congress was ahead in 35 constituencies, according to trends by the Election Commission of India. The JJP, which fought its maiden assembly polls, was ahead in nine seats.

If the trends hold true, the JJP could likely emerge as the kingmaker and hold the key to formation of the next state government.

(With inputs from agencies)