J&K exit polls highlights: Cong-NC likely to fall short of majority, PDP may be deciding factor

J&K, Haryana exit polls 2024 results highlights: Several exit polls indicated on Saturday (October 5) that the Congress is likely to storm back to power in Haryana after a 10-year drought

9:57 PM

NC-Congress in pole position in J&K, but short of majority mark, say exit polls

Exit poll surveys suggested that the NC-Congress alliance is ahead in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.

 

-C-Voter-India Today: NC-Congress 40-48 seats, BJP 27-32 seats (out of 90 seats).

 

-Dainik Bhaskar: NC-Congress 35-40 seats, BJP 20-25 seats.

 

-Peoples' Pulse: NC-Congress 46-50 seats, BJP 23-27 seats.

9:47 PM

Congress to take back Haryana after a decade, predict exit polls; hung house in J&K

Multiple exit polls predicted that the Congress was set to win a majority in Haryana after a gap of ten years. The National Conference-Congress tie-up in Jammu and Kashmir was also likely to emerge closer to the majority mark of 46 in the 90-member legislature. The Congress’ victory in Haryana, if it comes about, is likely to significantly impact the farm politics in the region. Read here for a detailed story.

9:29 PM

Confident about BJP's victory in Haryana, says CM Nayab Singh Saini

"We are confident that the BJP will form the government again with a complete majority on October 8. Work has been done for every section of society in the last 10 years, and the state has been freed from regionalism and dynastic politics," says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said on the exit poll predictions.

9:21 PM

Would like to congratulate the Congress for this brilliant performance: Vinesh Phogat

"This is a moment of happiness for the people of Haryana. This is the result of the atrocities people had to face in the last 10 years. I would like to congratulate the Congress for this brilliant performance," former wrestler Vinesh Phogat stated today. Phogat contested on a Congress ticket from Julana Assembly constituency.

9:01 PM

'Discomforting' message to BJP from Hindi heartland, says ex-law minister Ashwani Kumar on exit poll results

On the exit poll results, Former Union law minister Ashwani Kumar stated that the high voter turnout in the Haryana Assembly polls indicates a "decisive vote for change," with the Congress emerging as the "people's preferred choice."

8:42 PM

Haryana exit polls LIVE: Won't be a surprise if the number of seats crosses 65, says Ajay Singh Yadav

"Exit polls have started coming. I think we should get around 60 seats. Some 10-12 (election) tickets were not given appropriately, else it was going to be a tsunami. It won't be a surprise if the number of seats crosses 65 as well. Many start campaigners came here, if Rahul Gandhi had come it would have been good,"  Congress leader Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav, Chairman AICC OBC unit, said today.

8:25 PM

Jammu and Kashmir polls: 35-45 seats for Congress-NC in J&K, says Axis My India

Seat projection in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls:

 

-Congress-NC: 35-45

 

-BJP: 24-34

 

-PDP: 4-6

 

-AIP: 3-8

8:18 PM

Congress-NC race ahead but exit polls forecast hung Assembly in J-K

Exit polls, released after 6 pm on Saturday following the conclusion of voting in Haryana, show a strong lead for the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance. However, the coalition may face competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to secure a majority. Read here for more details.

8:00 PM

Congress likely to win 55-62 seats in Haryana, BJP to get 24, predicts Republic Matrize

Republic Matrize forecast that the Congress is likely to secure 55-62 seats while the BJP could bag up to 24 seats. The pollsters added that INLD could secure up to six seats while others are likely to win 2-8 seats.

7:46 PM

Exit polls signal big win for Congress, Hooda confident about party's chances

"I feel that we will win 65 plus-minus seats. Congress will form the government with a thumping majority," Ex-Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said on exit poll predictions for Haryana.

 

7:38 PM

J&K exit polls results LIVE: Congress-NC alliance to win 40-48 seats in J&K, forecasts India Today-CVoter

India Today-CVoter has predicted 40-48 seats for the Congress-NC alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, putting them in the pole position to form the government.  

7:26 PM

BJP to bag 20-25 seats in Jammu-Kashmir, says Dainik Bhaskar exit poll

The BJP is predicted to get 20-25 seats in Jammu-Kashmir, according to exit polls by Dainik Bhaskar. The Congress and NC alliance is seen winning 35-40 seats, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 4-7 seats, and other parties around 12-16 seats. 

7:08 PM

Congress to grab landslide victory in Haryana, suggests Dainik Bhaskar exit poll

Congress is predicted to win between 44-54 seats in the Haryana Assembly polls. Meanwhile, the ruling BJP is expected to bag 19-29 seats. 

6:58 PM

J&K, Haryana exit polls 2024 results Live: No single party to secure majority in J&K

People's Pulse predictions for Jammu and Kashmir

 

- NC: 33-35

 

-BJP: 23-27

 

-INC: 13-15

 

-PDP: 7-11

 

-Others: 4-5

6:50 PM

NC to emerge as single largest party, BJP to win 23-27 seats in J&K, forecasts People's Pulse

National Conference has been predicted to emerge as the single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir with 33-35 seats, according to People's Pulse.

6:40 PM

News update: People's Pulse give Congress the advantage in Haryana

According to data from People's Pulse, Congress is on track to win 55 seats in the Haryana Assembly.

6:22 PM

Voting concludes, all eyes on exit poll predictions

EVMs are getting sealed at polling booths across the state. The results of the state elections will be announced on October 8.

6:11 PM

Haryana, J&K exit poll results to be telecast shortly

The results of exit poll surveys will be released shortly after polling ends at 6:00 pm. Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agrawal, had earlier stated that  publishing exit polls before 6:30 pm is prohibited. 

5:58 PM

Haryana records voter turnout of 63% by 5:30pm

According to data from the Election Commission, the voter turnout in the state reached 63 per cent by 5:30 pm.

5:45 PM

Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana exit polls: Check time, where to watch

The results of the exit poll surveys for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election and the Haryana assembly election will be announced today evening. The exit poll results are likely to go live after 7 pm, shortly after the voting ends in Haryana. For the latest updates on the exit polls, follow the Business Standard website and YouTube channel.

5:32 PM

Once Congress comes to power, we will prioritise farmers' issues: Sachin Pilot

"Farmers have been disappointed for the last 10 years. The BJP promised to double their income, yet many farmers are still struggling. Once we form the government in Haryana, we will prioritise farmers' issues. They have hope in the Congress party," Congress leader Sachin Pilot stated today.

5:25 PM

Haryana polls updates: Dera Sacha Sauda calls on followers to support BJP

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has instructed his followers to back the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana elections, just a day after he was released on a 20-day parole from a Rohtak jail. The call to support the BJP was conveyed during a gathering held at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa.

5:00 PM

Haryana Assembly elections: Clashes reported in sporadic parts

Reports of skirmishes emerged amid the ongoing polling for the Haryana Assembly elections. A scuffle broke out between the workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress outside a polling booth in Hisar’s Narnaund.

4:46 PM

Haryana Assembly polls: 49% voter turnout registered till 3 pm

Haryana witnessed a voter turnout of 49.13 per cent as of 3:00 pm on Saturday. Mewat registered a 56.59 per cent turnout by 3 pm, with Yamunanagar at 56.79 per cent. 

4:29 PM

How accurate were exit polls last time for Haryana?

In 2019, multiple exit polls predicted a landslide win for the saffron party, with some suggesting the party would get over 70 seats. Instead, the election resulted in a hung Assembly, with no party bagging a clear majority. Read here for more details.

4:20 PM

Haryana elections LIVE: Congress will secure at least 75 seats in this atmosphere of change, says Ashok Tanwar

"Congress will get a minimum of 75 seats. There is an atmosphere of change and Congress will definitely get great success... Congress party stands with all sections and this mandate is against those who could not live up to the expectations of the people in the last 10 years," Congress leader Ashok Tanwar said today.

4:13 PM

J-K polls: If BJP thinks they will form the govt, then they live in cuckoo's world, says Farooq Abdullah

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah today stated that his party would not form a post-poll alliance with the BJP for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. "I think our people will not vote for the BJP. If they (BJP) think they will form the government, then they live in cuckoo's world," Abdullah added.

4:12 PM

Celebrate this festival of democracy by casting your vote: BJP leader Babita Phogat

Vinesh Phogat's cousin and BJP leader Babita Phogat  urged people to come out of their homes and cast their votes. "Celebrate this festival of democracy by casting your vote," the former wrestler stated. She asserted that the BJP will form the government with a full mandate.

3:53 PM

Haryana polls LIVE: Have voted for those who talk about 'Vishwa-Bandhutva', says ex-Odisha governor

"We have voted for those who talk about 'Vishwa-Bandhutva', who talk about one earth, one family, one future," Former Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal stated today after casting his vote. 

3:32 PM

J&K, Haryana exit polls 2024 results LIVE: When and where to watch exit polls?

Exit poll results will be released after 6:00 pm on Saturday. Various polling agencies, such as Today Chanakya, Axis My India, CSDS, C Voter, Times Now, and Poll of Polls, are conducting exit polls for the elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.