Tue Oct 08 13:31:07 UTC 2024: ## BJP Returns to Power in Haryana, Congress-NC Coalition Wins Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections
**Chandigarh, India** – The 2024 Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir have delivered contrasting results, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a third term in Haryana while the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance emerged victorious in Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP faced a formidable challenge from the Congress in Haryana, with exit polls initially suggesting a close contest. However, the final results revealed a decisive victory for the BJP, leaving the Congress trailing behind.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress-NC alliance’s win marks a return to power after a period of BJP rule. The alliance fought the election on a platform of unity and development, while the BJP campaigned on its record of governance.
The counting of votes in both states began on [Date] and concluded with the BJP securing a majority in the Haryana Assembly, winning [Number] of the 90 seats. The Congress won [Number] seats.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress-NC alliance secured [Number] seats, while the PDP and BJP won [Number] and [Number] seats respectively.
The elections in both states saw a high voter turnout, with 65.65% in Haryana and [Percentage] in Jammu and Kashmir.
Notable individual victories include Congress’s Vineesh Fogat in Haryana’s Julana constituency and Nayab Singh Saini in Madhiha. In contrast, JJP leader Dushyant Chautala is trailing in Uchana Kalan and INLD’s Abhay Chautala is lagging behind in Ellenabad.
These results have significant political ramifications for both states. The BJP’s victory in Haryana consolidates its grip on the state, while the Congress-NC alliance’s win in Jammu and Kashmir signifies a shift in power dynamics.
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