PM Modi congratulates BJP workers in Jharkhand, J-K

With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party in Jharkhand and improving its tally in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated party workers in both states for the splendid show in the assembly elections.

"My congratulations to the BJP Karyakartas of Jharkhand and J-K. The results are the outcome of their hard work and selfless dedication," tweeted Prime Minister Modi.

"People of Jharkhand have voted for stability, which is essential to realize the true potential of the state. I congratulate them," he added.

"Record turnout in J-K polls showed people's faith in democracy, thank them from the bottom of my heart for placing confidence in BJP," his tweet added.

As per latest trends, the BJP is likely to emerge as the single largest party in Jharkhand as it is leading in 39 seats. The BJP's closest competitor, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is ahead in 20 seats. The Congress is leading in just seven seats.

Out of the 87 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP is leading in 25 seats, People's Democratic Party ( PDP) in 28, National Conference (NC) in 15, Congress in 12, Jammu and others in seven seats.