Assembly poll results LIVE | Haryana hat-trick for BJP; NC-Congress win J&K
In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) won 42 seats while the Congress triumphed in six. The BJP bagged 29 constituencies
The BJP on Tuesday (October 8) scored a record hat-trick of victories in Haryana as it won 48 seats in the 90-member state Assembly.
The Congress, which had gained a lead over the saffron party in the morning, won 37 seats. The INLD won two and independents emerged victorious in three constituencies.
The BJP had won 40 seats in the 90-member Assembly in 2019.
Jammu and Kashmir results
In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance crossed the majority mark in the 90-member Assembly. NC won 42 seats while the Congress triumphed in six. The BJP bagged 29 seats.
Omar Abdullah will become the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said NC chief Farooq Abdullah.
AAP opens account in J-K
The Aam Aadmi Party registered its first victory in Jammu and Kashmir when its candidate Mehraj Malik defeated his nearest rival from the BJP in Doda constituency by a margin of over 4,538 votes. Malik, a District Development Council (DDC) member, polled 23,228 votes against BJP's Gajay Singh Rana's 18,690 votes.
The counting of votes, both in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana began at 8 am on Tuesday (October 8).
A three-tier security setup has been put in place across counting centres both in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
Elections are due in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Delhi in a few months.
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- 8 Oct 2024 2:06 PM GMT
Omar Abdullah: 'Did not expect these kinds of numbers'
"I did not expect these kinds of numbers. I did not expect the National Conference to come with these many seats. Yesterday night, somebody messaged me and asked me what I thought the National Conference would do. I said that anything above 30 or around 30 will be a good performance," National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah told PTI.
- 8 Oct 2024 1:54 PM GMT
Haryana CM Saini celebrates his win
BJP candidate and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrates with supporters after his victory from Ladwa constituency in the Haryana Assembly elections, on Tuesday, October 8. PTI
- 8 Oct 2024 1:41 PM GMT
PM Modi: 'I salute people of Haryana'
PM Narendra Modi on BJP's win in Haryana: "Heartfelt gratitude to Haryana!
"I salute the people of Haryana for giving a clear majority to the Bharatiya Janata Party once again. This is the victory of the politics of development and good governance. I assure the people here that we will leave no stone unturned to fulfill their aspirations.
"My heartiest congratulations to all my party workers who have worked tirelessly and with full dedication for this great victory! You have not only served the people of the state to the fullest, but have also taken our agenda of development to them. This is the result of which BJP has got this historic victory in Haryana."
- 8 Oct 2024 1:38 PM GMT
PM Modi: 'Proud of BJP's performance in J&K'
PM Narendra Modi on J&K election results: "These elections in Jammu and Kashmir have been very special. They were held for the first time after the removal of Articles 370 and 35(A) and witnessed a high turnout, thus showing the people’s belief in democracy. I compliment each and every person of Jammu and Kashmir for this.
"I am proud of the BJP’s performance in Jammu and Kashmir. I thank all those who have voted for our Party and placed their trust in us. I assure the people that we will keep working for the welfare of Jammu and Kashmir. I also appreciate the industrious efforts of our Karyakartas.
"I would like to compliment JKNC for their commendable performance in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections."
- 8 Oct 2024 1:31 PM GMT
Haryana CM Saini: 'This is a historic day'
"This is a historic day, and we've received the love and respect of the people of Haryana. They've approved the policies of PM Modi and the double-engine government, and the work done by (former Haryana CM) Manohar Lal Khattar," Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini told PTI.On Congress raising questions over the functioning of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and counting process, he said: "Three days ago, I had said that they (Congress) will get an answer from the people, and they will blame the EVMs..." - 8 Oct 2024 1:28 PM GMT
BJP gets majority in Haryana, completes a hat-trick
BJP has won 48 seats in the 90-member Haryana Assembly.
