Tue Oct 08 02:59:51 UTC 2024: ## Close Race Expected in Jammu & Kashmir, BJP Aims for Haryana Hat-trick

**Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh:** The counting of votes for the Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Assembly elections is underway today, with intense anticipation surrounding the results. The elections saw a strong turnout, with Haryana registering 68% and Jammu & Kashmir recording 63.88%.

In Jammu & Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) and Congress formed an alliance, while the BJP and PDP contested independently. This election marked the return of the Assembly after a decade, raising stakes for all parties.

Haryana, on the other hand, witnessed a fierce contest with the BJP seeking a third consecutive victory. The Congress, aiming for a comeback, faces a tough challenge from the BJP’s stronghold in the state. Other key contenders include the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD).

Initial trends indicate a close fight in both states. In Haryana, the BJP is leading in 9 seats, followed by the Congress with 8. The Congress-NC alliance leads in 2 seats in Jammu & Kashmir, while the BJP is ahead in one.

The outcome of these elections is crucial for the political landscape in both regions. With the exit polls predicting a setback for the BJP in both states, the counting process is being closely watched.

**Stay tuned for live updates on the election results.**

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