Tue Oct 08 03:41:12 UTC 2024: ## Haryana & Jammu & Kashmir Election Results: Exit Polls Predict Close Contests

**Gurgaon, Haryana:** The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident of securing a third consecutive term in power in Haryana. However, the opposition Congress, buoyed by exit poll predictions, hopes to return to power after 10 years. The Gurgaon constituency witnessed a 51.81% voter turnout.

**Haryana Exit Polls:** Several exit polls predict a close contest in Haryana, with the Congress emerging as the frontrunner. Some polls suggest the Congress may win a majority, potentially ousting the BJP from power after a decade. Exit polls like Republic-Matrix, India Today-CVoter, Axis My India-The Red Mike, and Peoples Pulse all predict a victory for the Congress, with varying seat projections.

**Jammu & Kashmir Exit Polls:** Exit polls indicate a fragmented mandate in Jammu & Kashmir, with the National Conference-Congress alliance likely to emerge as the strongest contender. The BJP is predicted to secure a significant number of seats. However, no single party or alliance is projected to gain a clear majority. Exit polls like India Today-CVoter, Axis My India-The Red Mike, and Republic-Matrix all point towards a close contest, with the NC-Congress alliance potentially forming a government.

**Other Key Highlights:**

* **Amethi Loksabha Election:** There’s uncertainty about whether Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi, a constituency historically associated with the Gandhi family.
* **BSP’s Prospects in Uttar Pradesh:** Concerns remain within the BSP about whether Dalit votes will consolidate behind the party.
* **Counting of Votes:** The counting of votes for both Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir will begin at 8 am on Tuesday, October 8th. Initial trends are expected to emerge by 9 am, while a clearer picture will emerge later in the day.

The results of the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections will have significant political implications, shaping the national political landscape in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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