Tue Oct 08 03:52:18 UTC 2024: ## Congress Triumphs in Jammu & Kashmir, BJP Leads in Haryana: Election Results 2024

**Chandigarh, October 6th, 2024:** The counting of votes for the Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana assembly elections is underway, with early trends indicating a possible victory for the Congress in Jammu & Kashmir and a lead for the BJP in Haryana.

**Jammu & Kashmir:**

The Congress-National Conference alliance is currently leading in over 40 assembly seats, while the BJP is ahead in 28 seats. The PDP is ahead in 5 seats and other parties in 3. This could signify a return to power for the Congress-NC coalition after a decade.

**Haryana:**

The BJP is currently leading in 9 seats, while the Congress is ahead in 8 seats, according to early trends. The Congress is projected to secure a majority with 57 seats, while the BJP is currently trailing with 22 seats. The INLD has secured 2 seats, and other parties are leading in 5.

**Exit Poll Predictions:**

Exit polls had predicted a setback for the BJP in both states. The current trends seem to be aligning with those predictions, suggesting a possible change in political landscape for both states.

**High Stakes:**

These elections were crucial for both the BJP and the Congress. The BJP aimed for a hattrick victory in Haryana, while the Congress sought to return to power in Jammu & Kashmir after a decade.

The final results are expected later today, which will give a clearer picture of the political landscape in these two states.

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