Tue Oct 08 07:31:15 UTC 2024: ## Vinesh Phogat Takes Early Lead in Julana Seat as Haryana Election Results Roll In
**Jind, Haryana:** The counting of votes for the 2024 Haryana Assembly Elections began at 8 AM today, October 8th, following the voting held on October 5th. One of the most keenly watched contests is in the Julana constituency, where renowned wrestler Vinesh Phogat is contesting on a Congress ticket.
Early trends indicate a close fight between Phogat and BJP candidate Yogesh Bairagi.
**Live Update:**
* Vinesh Phogat has maintained a lead throughout the counting process, currently holding a significant advantage over her opponent.
* Phogat’s supporters are jubilant, hoping for a victory for the popular wrestler.
**Background:**
The Julana constituency is one of the five in the Jind district, which saw an overall voter turnout of approximately 66.02%. The seat was previously held by Amarjeet Dhankda of the JJP, who won in 2019 with a significant margin.
The entire state of Haryana witnessed a close race, with the Congress showing a strong early performance. The party is currently leading in 48 constituencies, according to initial trends.
The counting process continues, and further updates are expected shortly.