Tue Oct 08 23:24:29 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Election Results Surprise: BJP Wins Big, Congress Loses Ground
**Chandigarh, India** – The 2024 Assembly Election results in Haryana have brought a dramatic turnaround, with the BJP emerging victorious and the Congress suffering a major setback.
Early trends showed the Congress leading in a significant number of seats, prompting celebrations at their election office. However, as the counting progressed, the tide shifted dramatically. The BJP surged ahead, leaving the Congress trailing behind.
The BJP is currently leading in 50 seats, while Congress leads in 35. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leads in two seats, and independent candidates are leading in three. With a total of 90 seats in the Haryana Assembly, the BJP has secured a majority with 46 seats, effectively denying the Congress its long-awaited return to power.
In stark contrast, the Congress office, which was initially abuzz with excitement, is now enveloped in disappointment. The party’s dreams of governing the state after a decade of absence have been dashed.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance has emerged as the likely winner, leading in 50 seats and securing a comfortable majority. This coalition is set to form the government after a decade of BJP rule in the state.
The BJP is currently leading in 29 seats, while the National Conference leads in 42. The Congress is leading in 6, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) in 3, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JAP) in 1, Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 1, and independent candidates in 7 seats.
The BJP, which was hoping for a hat-trick victory in Haryana, will now be focusing on analyzing the results and strategizing for the future. Meanwhile, the Congress will need to re-evaluate its strategy and address the reasons behind its unexpected defeat.
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