Wed Oct 09 11:41:52 UTC 2024: ## BJP Wins Historic Third Term in Haryana, NC-Congress Alliance Set to Form Government in Jammu and Kashmir

**New Delhi, India** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic third consecutive term in Haryana, winning 48 seats in the state assembly elections, while the Congress party followed with 37 seats. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance is on track to form the government, having emerged victorious with a total of 42 seats in the J&K Assembly polls.

The counting of votes for both assembly elections commenced at 8 am on Wednesday. The BJP, despite exit polls predicting a close race, emerged victorious in Haryana, defying predictions of a hung house and a possible Congress comeback. In Jammu and Kashmir, the NC-Congress alliance crossed the majority mark with 48 seats, with the BJP winning 29 seats.

The BJP’s victory in Haryana marks a significant win for the party, showcasing their continued dominance in the state. The Congress, despite a strong showing, failed to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiment and lost ground in the state.

The results in Jammu and Kashmir are particularly significant, as they mark the first assembly elections in the region in ten years and the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The victory of the NC-Congress alliance suggests a shift in the political landscape of the region, with voters choosing a coalition over the BJP, which had hoped to make gains in the region.

The results have sparked reactions from various political leaders. BJP leaders have lauded the party’s victory in Haryana, attributing it to the success of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and the BJP’s development agenda. Congress leaders, meanwhile, have expressed disappointment with the results in Haryana, raising concerns about the integrity of the EVMs and counting procedures.

The outcome of these assembly elections is likely to influence the political scene in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the BJP and Congress both seeking to capitalize on their performances in these states.

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