The results of the 2024 Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir are set to be announced, marking a significant political event following the recent Lok Sabha elections. As vote counting progresses, starting with postal ballots and followed by EVM votes, early trends are emerging.
In Haryana, early trends indicate that the Congress has crossed the halfway mark, positioning itself for a potential comeback after a decade in opposition. The ruling BJP, seeking a third consecutive term, is facing anti-incumbency challenges. This election is the first major direct contest between the BJP and Congress since the Lok Sabha polls, with both parties eager to use the outcome to shape their strategies for upcoming state elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Delhi.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the 90-seat assembly election holds historic significance, being the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Early trends show the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance leading, with exit polls predicting a close contest with the BJP. The alliance is expected to win around 43 seats, just shy of the 46-seat majority. Unlike Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir saw multi-corner contests, with several regional parties in the fray.
Pollsters’ predictions will soon be tested as the counting continues. Stay tuned for further updates as the political landscape begins to take shape in both states.