At 10 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (October 8), addressing the BJP workers at the party headquarters, said that people of Haryana created "a new history" by giving the BJP a historic third mandate. PM Modi also said that the "echo of this mandate will reach far", an apparent reference to the upcoming elections in the state of Maharashtra. The Prime Minister said that Kashmir has bloomed again after the elections and congratulated the JKNC for its performance in Jammu and Kashmir.
At 6.05 PM
Bhupinder Hooda Concedes Defeat, Rejects Claims Of Discord In Congress
Rohtak, Haryana: On the question of infighting in the party, Former CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, "Congress is united. You can see the BJP, Anil Vij did not come out of his house, Ram Bilas Sharma's ticket was cut. In a democratic party, 'matbhed' (difference of opinion) can be there but there is no 'manbhed' (difference of thought)..."
At 5.07 PM
Congress MP Kumari Selja, speaking on Haryana assembly election results, said, "The results are extremely disappointing. Our workers worked for so long, we went to villages with the message of Rahul Gandhi but after the results, it looks like all their efforts have gone to waste. The party needs to see this, the party will introspect. Such results should not have come. At times, we need to be silent..."
At 4:08 PM
Nayab Singh Saini, under whose leadership the BJP fought the assembly elections and looks set to retain the state, said that the party is ready to "serve the people of the state again."
At 3:40 PM
Celebrations In Haryana As BJP Seen Winning 3rd Time In A Row
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini greets party workers and leaders at his residence in Kurukshetra. Currently, as per the trends of Election Commission, BJP is leading on 50 seats, Congress is leading on 35 seats.
At 3:20 PM
BJP candidate Shakti Rani Sharma has officially received her victory certificate in Kalka
At 3:15 PM
Congress Wins 10 Seats, BJP Bags 6
As per latest official data on the ECI website, Congress won 10 out of 90 seats. The grand old party is leading in 26 seats. On the other hand, BJP has managed to bag 6 seats while additionally leading in 42 seats.
At 2:45 PM
Congress Wins 9 Seats, BJP Bags 4
Congress has registered its win in 9 out of 90 seats as per latest trends. The grand old party is leading in 27 seats. On the other hand, BJP has bagged 4 seats while additionally leading in 44 seats.
At 1:55 PM
Vines Phogat wins from Julana
Olympian-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has registered victory in Julana. Vinesh totalled 65080 votes after 15 rounds of counting of votes today posting a margin of + 6015 votes over Yogesh Kumar. Incidentally the Congress won the seat after 19 years.
At 1:25PM
BJP & Congress Bag 1 Win Each
BJP, which is leading in 51 seats registered its first win in Haryana by securing the Jind seat. BJP's Dr Krishan Lal Middha defeated Congress leader Mahavir Gupta by a margin of 15,860 votes.
On the other hand, Congress opened its account by bagging the Nuh seat. Party leader Aftab Ahmed defeated INLD's Tahir Hussain by 46,963 votes.
At 1:10 PM
Official ECI Trends Show BJP Leading In 51 Seats
As per official ECI trends, BJP is leading in 51 Seats, Congress is ahead in 34 seats, INLD and BSP are ahead in 1 seats each.
At 12:45 PM
Congress' Jairam Ramesh Files Complaint With ECI Alleging Delay In Updating Haryana Election Trends On Official Website
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh filed an official complaint on Tuesday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over delays in updating election trends for the Haryana assembly elections on the ECI’s official website. Ramesh criticised the situation, calling it an 'inordinate and unacceptable delay,' as Congress leaders expressed concern about the accuracy and timeliness of the data being shared. He also shared a picture of his official complaint on his X account.
At 12:30 PM
Vinesh Phogat Reaches Counting Centre In Jind
Congress leader and Olympian Vinesh Phogat reached at the counting centre in Jind, Haryana. The Julana candidate says, "Keep calm and be patient."
At 12:00 PM
BJP Workers Celebrate In Ambala
BJP workers celebrate at the party office in Ambala, as they monitor the counting trends. As per the latest EC data, BJP is leading on 49 of the 90 seats in the state.
At 11:45 AM
No Matter What BJP Says...We Are Winning: Cong MP Renuka Chowdhury
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhury reacted to the election result trends in Haryana and J&K Assembly. While having an optimistic view on the trends, claiming her party will win in both states, Chowdhury said, "We knew about this and it was supposed to happen. The foundational thing that Rahul Gandhi said, the opinion we kept forward, people accepted it. No matter what BJP says...we are winning"
At 11:30 AM
Official ECI Trends Show BJP Ahead Of Congress
As per official ECI trends, BJP is leading in 48 Seats, Congress is ahead in 36 seats, INLD and BSP are ahead in 1 seats each.
At 11:20 AM
BJP To Form Govt For 3rd Time In Haryana: UP Minister Narendra Kumar Kashyap
UP Minister and BJP leader Narendra Kumar Kashyap reacted to the latest trends showing BJP leading in Haryana. While describing the lead as people's faith in the saffron party, the BJP leader stated that his party is set to form a government for the third time in the state.
"Trends indicate that BJP is going to form a government for the third time. The hat-trick of BJP in Haryana shows people's faith in the party and its development work. It is a big win from the perspective of democracy," said Narendra Kumar Kashyap.
At 11:10 AM
India's Richest Woman, Savitri Jindal Leading In Hisar
The richest woman in India, Savitri Jindal is leading in Hisar seat by over 3,800 votes. She is fighting as an independent candidate against BJP's Dr Kamal Gupta and Congress leader Ram Niwas Rara.
At 11:00 AM
Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda Gains Massive Lead In Garhi Sampla - Kiloi, Vinesh Phogat Trails In Julana
Congress Leader & former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda gains massive lead of over 25,000 votes in Garhi Sampla - Kiloi against BJP's Manju. Vinesh Phogat trailing behind BJP's Yogesh Kumar in Julana by over 3,000 votes.
At 10:45 AM
Congress' Aditya Surjewala Maintains Lead In Kaithal
Congress candidate Aditya Surjewala leads over BJP's Leela Ram in Kaithal Assembly constituency by a margin of 2623 votes, after round 3/16 of counting, as per the latest EC data.
At 10:40 AM
‘Arrogant BJP Should Be Ousted,' Says AAP Haryana Chief
On Congress trailing in the state, according to the latest EC data, AAP Haryana president Sushil Gupta said, "We still want the BJP to be ousted from the state...Whoever forms the government, this corrupt and arrogant BJP should be ousted from power there."
At 10:25 AM
BJP's Anil Vij Trailing In Ambala Cantt
BJP strongman Anil Vij is trailing behind Congress' Parvinder Pal Pari in Ambala Cantt seat. Anil Vij has earlier served as a cabinet minister in the state government.
At 10:15 AM
CM Nayab Singh Saini Leading In Ladwa, Vinesh Phogat Trails In Julana
As per latest trends, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is leading in the Ladwa seat by over 700 vote margin. He is contesting against Congress candidate Mewa Singh. On the other hand, Vinesh Phogat is seen trailing in Julana.
At 10:10 AM
Official ECI Trends Show BJP Ahead Of Congress
As per official ECI trends, BJP is Leading in 43 Seats, Congress is Ahead in 38 seats, INLD and BSP ahead in 1 seats each.
At 10:00 AM
Congress leader and former Haryana CM Bhoopinder Singh Hooda has expressed confidence that Congress will form government in Haryana. As per latest numbers, he is trailing in his own constituency.
At 9:55 AM
Is Haryana Heading To A Neck-and-neck fight?
After indicating comfortable lead for Congress early on, the trends showed that the BJP was catching up. Is there a twist in this tale? It is still early to conclusively say which party would form the government and situation is likely to be clearer in coming hours
At 9:40 AM
Vinesh Phogat Leading In Julana, INLD's Arjun Chautala Ahead in Rania
Congress leader and Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat is leading in the Julana constituency. INLD leader Arjun Chautala – Om Prakash Chautala's grandson – is leading in Rania.
At 9:30 AM
Party Positions As Per Official ECI Trends
Official Election Commission trends coming in for 34 of the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana show Congress leading on 18, BJP on 14, INLD on 1 and Independent candidate on 1.
At 9:25 AM
Celebrations Outside AICC Headquarters In Delhi
Congress workers burst firecrackers outside AICC headquarters in Delhi as early trends show party is headed towards a big victory in Haryana and lead for the Congress-National Conference alliance in Jammu and Kashmir.
At 9:15 AM
Chirag Paswan Hopeful On BJP's Win In Both States
On J&K and Haryana assembly elections, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, "The BJP has worked hard in Jammu-Kashmir and Haryana and the public trusts BJP and PM Modi. I am hopeful that the results of the assembly elections will be in our favour"
At 9:00 AM
Congress Crosses Halfway Mark
As per latest trends at 9:00 am, Congress is seen leading in over 60 out of 90 seats easily surpassing the halfway majority mark. On the other hand, the BJP is ahead in 15 seats.
Congress is seen leading in over 60 out of 90 seats easily surpassing the halfway majority mark. On the other hand, the BJP is ahead in 15 seats. |
At 8:50 AM
Celebrations Begin Already In Haryana
Congress worker Jagdish Sharma and other party workers distribute sweets outside the Congress office as the counting of votes for the Haryana Elections is underway. The party workers are highly confident for a thumping victory of the grand old party.
At 8:45 AM
'Kamal Will Bloom 100%,' Says BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi
BJP Candidate Captain Yogesh Bairagi from Julana Assembly constituency expressed confidence on his party's victory in the Haryana assembly polls, which will make way for the saffron party to form the government in the state for the third time. While speaking to media, Bairagi said, "The Kamal will bloom 100%, and under Nayab Singh Saini Ji's leadership, the government will be formed for the third time in Haryana..."
At 8:40 AM
Congress Leading In Counting Of Postal Ballot Papers In Nuh
Counting of postal ballot papers in Nuh started, with early trends showing Congress leading in three seats: Aftab Ahmed in Nuh, Mamman Khan in Firozpur Jhirka, and Mohammad Ilyas in Punhana
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What Do Early Trends Say?
As per early trends at 8:30 am, Congress is leading in nearly 40 seats, while BJP is leading in 16 seats. Counting of votes is underway for all 90 seats in the state.
At 8:25 AM
Haryana CM Nayab Singh joins recital of 'Hare Krishna' bhajan in Kurukshetra
At 8:20 AM
Congress' Aditya Surjewala Says, 'Party Will Win 70 Out Of 90 Seats'
Congress candidate from Kaithal, Aditya Surjewala predicted that his party will win 70 out of the total 90 seats. While expressing confidence over his party's landslide victory, Surjewala stated that the state wanted to do away with the hateful BJP government and hence the Congress will bring the change people need.
Speaking to the media, Surjewala said, "...Exit polls say that we will win 60 seats (of the total 90 seats), but I say that we will win 70 seats, we will win Kaithal seat too." "...everyone had one feeling in their hearts - Change. They are tired of the last 10 years of BJP, of this corrupt government, of this hateful government. They wanted change. I know that Congress will bring that change, that justice. Exit polls say that we will win 60 seats (of the total 90 seats), but I say that we will win 70 seats, we will Kaithal seat too."
At 8:05 AM
CM Nayab Singh Saini Expresses Confidence About BJP's Win In State
Haryana’s Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, expressed strong confidence in the BJP's ability to form the government for the third consecutive term. Speaking earlier in the morning, ahead of the vote count, Saini voiced the achievements of the BJP government over the past decade, displaying their commitment to the development of Haryana and their efforts to work with honesty for all sections of society.
He drew a sharp contrast between the BJP and the Congress, accusing the latter of engaging in widespread corruption and suggesting that Congress was more focused on gaining power rather than serving the people.
“BJP has worked a lot for the development of Haryana in the past ten years... Our government will continue to work for the development of Haryana, and BJP will be forming the government in Haryana for the third time,” Saini told reporters confidently, maintaining that the people of Haryana would recognize and support the party’s service-oriented approach.
In the hours leading up to the vote count, Saini visited the Shri Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Temple at Brahma Sarovar to offer prayers and seek blessings for his party. He also made an appearance at the Saini Samaj Dharamshala in Kurukshetra, where he met with party workers and supporters. Saini, who is contesting from the Ladwa constituency in Kurukshetra district, took the opportunity to thank his supporters and discuss the upcoming results.
At 8:00 AM
Counting Of Votes Begins
The counting of votes for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 began on Tuesday morning amid heightened security measures. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal had earlier confirmed that 93 counting centres were established across Haryana's 22 districts to manage the vote count for all 90 constituencies in the state.
To ensure a smooth and secure process, the Election Commission deployed 30 companies of Central Armed Forces at the 93 centres. The elections, conducted in a single phase on October 5, were closely followed by exit poll predictions, which gave an early indication of the possible outcome.
What Do Exit Polls Say?
Pollsters projected a thumping victory for the Congress, with estimates suggesting they might secure between 55 and 62 seats, marking a potential return to power after ten years. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently in power, was expected to face a major setback, with predictions suggesting they would secure only 20 to 25 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was predicted to win up to 1 seat.
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