Tue Oct 08 01:41:38 UTC 2024: ## Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir Election Results Expected Today: Close Contest Anticipated

**Srinagar, Jammu, Kurukshetra:** The wait is over! The results of the 2024 Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana are expected to be announced today, with the vote count starting at 8 am. The elections have generated intense interest, with both the ruling BJP and the opposition INDIA alliance vying for victory.

Exit polls have predicted a close contest in both states, with the Congress seen as a potential frontrunner in Haryana, while Jammu & Kashmir may see a hung assembly.

Both BJP and INDIA have high hopes for both states. The outcome will hold significant implications for both parties, especially considering the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The elections were held in a single phase in Haryana, with a voter turnout of 67.90%. Jammu & Kashmir saw a three-phase election, with a voter turnout of 63.45%.

Initial trends are expected to emerge by 8:30 am, with a clearer picture expected by 10 am.

The Jammu & Kashmir election is particularly significant, as it marks the first Assembly polls in the region after 10 years. The National Conference and the Congress are expected to be the leading contenders, a prospect supported by most exit polls.

The results will reveal whether the BJP can maintain its grip on both states or face a challenge from the opposition.

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