Haryana and J&K Election Results 2024 LIVE
Counting of votes is over in both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, with the BJP retaining power in the former and the Congress-National Conference alliance clinching victory in the latter.
In J&K, the NC-Congress alliance won 48 seats whereas the BJP bagged 29. In Haryana the BJP has won 48 seats and the Congress, 37.
While the BJP was looking to skirt off anti-incumbency and win a consecutive third term in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed its first Assembly elections after a decade, and after the abrogation of Article 370 which withdrew J&K's special status and statehood.
Key updates as of 9:30 pm:
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini wins in Haryana's Ladwa
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda wins the Garhi Sampla-Kiloi constituency.
Olympic wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat wins in Haryana's Julana.
JJP's Dushyant Chautala loses in Haryana's Uchana Kalan.
JKNC's Omar Abdullah has won Budgam and Ganderbal.
PDP's Iltija Mufti concedes defeat in Srigufwara-Bijbehara in J&K.
People's Conference leader Sajad Lone wins in J&K's Handwara.
Former Haryana Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader Anil Vij wins in Haryana's Ambala Cantt.
Key leads and trails in Haryana:
Key leads and trails in Jammu & Kashmir:
'When Was the Last Time...': PM Modi Attacks Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took digs at the Congress, saying that the party has not been able to come back to power in a state for a second consecutive term in years.
"Wherever BJP forms government, the people there support BJP for a long time. And on the other hand, what is the condition of Congress? When was the last time a Congress government came back to power? About 13 years ago in 2011, their government was repeated in Assam and since then their government has not been formed again...In most of the states of the country, people have put up 'no entry' boards for Congress," he said.
"Congress wants to weaken the country by weakening the Indian society and spreading anarchy in India, that is why they are instigating different sections. They are constantly trying to ignite a fire. The country saw how attempts were made to instigate farmers, but the farmers of Haryana gave them a befitting reply that they are with the country, they are with the BJP. Many attempts were made to instigate Dalits and OBCs but this society also recognized this conspiracy and said that they are with the country, they are with the BJP," the prime minister added.
'I Congratulate NC for J&K Win, But...': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while the NC-Congress alliance won the mandate in J&K, the BJP emerged as the largest party in the union territory as per vote share.
"Peaceful elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir, votes were counted and results were declared and this is the victory of the Indian Constitution and democracy. The people of Jammu and Kashmir gave the mandate to the NC alliance, I congratulate them too. If we look at the vote share percentage, BJP has emerged as the biggest party in Jammu and Kashmir," he said while addressing party workers.
'People of Haryana Have Done Wonders': PM Modi
While addressing party workers in Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the voters of Haryana for delivering the state to the BJP.
"The people of Haryana have done wonders. Today is the sixth day of Navratri, the day of Maa Katyayani. Maa Katyayani is sitting on a lion with a lotus in her hand. She is blessing all of us. On such a holy day, lotus has bloomed in Haryana for the third time," he said.
PM Modi Arrives at BJP HQ in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi and is scheduled to address party workers. JP Nadda, Amit Shah and several other leaders are also present.