Sat Oct 05 15:18:29 UTC 2024: ## Exit Polls Predict Close Races in Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana Assembly Elections

**New Delhi, October 27, 2023:** With the voting for the Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Assembly elections concluding, exit polls are predicting close races in both states. The results are set to be declared on November 8th.

**Haryana:**
Multiple exit polls suggest a possible defeat for the ruling BJP in Haryana, with Congress showing strong prospects. People’s Pulse South Survey predicts a clean sweep for Congress, while other polls suggest a close contest with the Congress gaining a significant lead.

**Jammu & Kashmir:**
While People’s Pulse South predicts a coalition government, the National Conference is likely to emerge as the largest party. This election marks the first since the removal of Article 370, and polls suggest no single party is likely to secure a majority.

**Survey Highlights:**

**Haryana:**
* **People’s Pulse:** Congress – 55 seats, BJP – 26 seats, INLD – 2-3 seats
* **Satta Bazaar:** Congress – 50 seats, BJP – 25 seats
* **ABP-C Voter Survey:** BJP – 78 seats, Congress – 8 seats
* **News 18-IPSOS:** BJP – 75 seats, Congress – 10 seats

**Jammu & Kashmir:**
* **People’s Pulse:** JKN-C – 33-35 seats, BJP – 23-27 seats, Congress – 13-15 seats, JK PDP – 7-11 seats
* **Republic Matrix:** BJP – 25 seats, Congress – 12 seats, NC – 15 seats, PDP – 28 seats
* **India Today-C Voter Survey:** NC alliance – 11-15 seats, BJP – 27-31 seats, PDP – 0-2 seats

These exit polls provide an initial glimpse into the potential outcome of the elections. However, the final results will depend on the voter turnout and the actual voting patterns.

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