New Delhi: In a stunning turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic third term in Haryana, defying exit poll predictions. Meanwhile, the National Conference-Congress alliance has emerged victorious in Jammu & Kashmir, winning 48 seats in the 90-member Assembly.
Haryana Election Results
The BJP won 48 out of 90 seats in Haryana, surpassing the majority mark of 46 ¹. The Congress party secured 37 seats, while Om Prakash Chautala's Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) won two seats. The Dushyant Chautala-led Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), which aligned with the BJP in 2019, failed to win any seats.
This historic win marks the first time a party has won three consecutive terms in Haryana since its inception in 1966.
Jammu & Kashmir Election Results
In Jammu & Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance won 48 seats, while the BJP secured 29 seats ¹. Mehbooba Mufti's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bagged three seats, and AAP's Mehraj Malik won in Doda.
NC leader Omar Abdullah, who won in Budgam and Ganderbal constituencies, took a jab at the BJP, saying "those who sought to destroy us were decimated instead" ¹. When asked about government formation, Abdullah advised waiting until the results are fully declared.
Government Formation and Opposition Concerns
The possibility of a hung assembly in the Union Territory has opposition parties apprehensive that the five Lieutenant Governor-nominated MLAs could play a decisive role in government formation [1).
Key Takeaways
- _BJP's Historic Win in Haryana_: First time a party has won three consecutive terms in Haryana since 1966
- _National Conference-Congress Alliance Victory in J&K_: Won 48 seats in the 90-member Assembly
- _Omar Abdullah's Remarkable Win_: Won in Budgam and Ganderbal constituencies
- _Government Formation Uncertainty_: Opposition parties concerned about potential hung assembly and role of Lieutenant Governor-nominated MLAs