Meanwhile, the Congress office erupted in jubilation as supporters celebrated with dhol-nagada beats and energetic dance moves
BJP leads 49 seats in Haryana Assembly elections, Congress in 36; NC and Congress 49 seats in J-K Assembly elections, BJP leads in 23 at 10 am
Bhandari also said that the different statements from the people represented their lack of confidence
Jammu and Kashmir elections: The elections were held in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1, with results expected to shape the region's political landscape for years to come
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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
Farmers and MSP - key issue in Haryana, while the divide over the abrogation of Article 370 remains a key electoral point in J-K
Exit polls showing edge to Congress and its alliance partners in both states; Results to be declared on Tuesday
Media centres have been set up at the counting centres for the press to access the latest updates. Only authorized personnel would be allowed entry into the counting centres.
Vote counting starts 8 am on Tuesday, beginning with the postal ballots, which are available to select groups, including people with disabilities
Vote counting for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election is scheduled for October 8. This marks the first Assembly election in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370, held over three phases
The Congress, National Conference (NC) and the PDP have opposed this potential move, calling it an assault on democracy. These five nominated members will have the same powers as other MLAs
Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Monday asserted that his party will emerge as the single largest party in the region by securing 35 seats and will form government with the help of like-minded and independent candidates. He also said that the nomination of five MLAs by the Lieutenant Governor is being carried out as per the Reorganisation Act. "We are confident of winning 35 seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and with the support of independents and like-minded groups, who will secure around 15 seats, we will cross the majority mark of 50 to form the government," Raina told reporters here. "The people have voted for us, endorsing our vision for development and peace", he said. He said the BJP is set to perform exceptionally well and "the overwhelming public support for our party, demonstrated by the large crowds at rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah clearly indicates that people have voted for the BJP". The Congress would suffer a "crushing
All India Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed confidence about his party coming to power in Haryana, and the party along with its alliance partner National Conference forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir. The results of both the assembly elections will be announced on October 8. "Earlier too we had said that in Haryana and Jammu Kashmir, the Congress government will be formed. In Jammu and Kashmir, Congress and NC (National Conference) alliance will form the government, and in Haryana Congress government will be formed," Kharge told reporters here. Several exit polls have predicted a clear majority for the Congress in Haryana and gave an edge to its alliance with the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, with the regional partner emerging as the single largest party. Haryana had gone to single phase polls on October 5, while Jammu and Kashmir voted in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1. Elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir after a g
The SSP mentioned that a detailed traffic plan has been prepared for the day, which will be communicated to citizens soon to avoid any inconvenience
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Stringent security arrangements have been put in place at all district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 90-member assembly, paving way for first elected government in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago. A three-tier security set up has been put in place at all the 20 counting centres across Jammu and Kashmir where the votes will be counted on Tuesday, said an official of the Election Commission. The first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since 2014 was held over three phases with 24 seats going to polls in the first phase on September 18. The second phase of polling was held on September 18 in which 26 seats went to polls while the polling for remaining 40 seats was held on October 1. "Only authorized counting agents of the contesting candidates and staff posted on counting duty will be allowed inside the counting halls," the official said. He said the tally of votes for each candidate will
Earlier, an area domination patrol by police and army on Ring Road Gharota in Jammu found a suspicious explosive
Exit polls suggest a shift in leadership and political sentiment in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. The counting of votes will take place on October 8
Exit polls suggest the Congress-NC alliance is leading in Jammu and Kashmir, with seat projections ranging from 35 to 48 across different polls. It's short of a clear majority