Sat Oct 05 17:47:01 UTC 2024: ## Exit Polls Predict Close Contests in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir

**New Delhi:** Exit polls released on [Date] indicate a close race in both the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections.

**Haryana:** The exit polls suggest that the ruling BJP might face a setback in Haryana, with predictions suggesting they could secure only 20-28 seats out of 90. The Congress party appears poised to return to power, potentially securing 50-58 seats, marking a significant comeback after a decade out of power. The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) is predicted to win 0-2 seats, while other parties could secure 10-14 seats.

In terms of vote share, the Congress is projected to gain 15% to reach 44% while the BJP could receive 37% of the votes. JJP’s vote share is predicted to be around 4%.

**Jammu & Kashmir:** The exit polls predict a divided mandate in Jammu & Kashmir. In the Jammu region, the BJP is projected to perform well, potentially securing 27-31 seats with a vote share exceeding 41%. The National Conference-Congress alliance is expected to win 11-15 seats, while the PDP could get two seats.

In the Kashmir Valley, the BJP is predicted to win 0-1 seats. The NC-Congress alliance is projected to win 29-33 seats, while the PDP could secure 6-10 seats, and other parties could get 6-10 seats.

Overall, the exit polls predict the NC could win 40-48 seats, BJP 27-32, PDP 6-12, and others 6-11 seats.

**Key Highlights:**

* These are the first assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir since the removal of Article 370 in 2019.
* The elections are significant as they granted voting rights to several communities, including West Pakistani refugees, Valmiki, and Gorkha communities.
* The BJP is seeking a third consecutive term in Haryana.
* The Congress is aiming to regain power in Haryana after a decade of absence.
* The exit poll results will be officially confirmed after the counting of votes on [Date].

**Note:** This news article is based on the provided text and may not reflect the actual outcome of the elections.

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