Things are getting seriously intense in the 2024 assembly elections, with counting well underway in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir! Here’s a quick breakdown of the hottest updates you need to know:
Haryana 🔥: BJP Takes the Lead
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is pushing hard for a third straight term in Haryana, and so far, it’s looking like they’re on track. The BJP has crossed the halfway mark and is currently leading in 48 out of 90 seats, making it a thrilling face-off with the Congress, which is trailing slightly behind with leads in 37 seats.
- Key Battles: 🏋️♀️ Wrestling champ and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat is now trailing in Julana after a hot start, behind BJP’s Yogesh Kumar.
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is feeling confident, saying the BJP is well-positioned to form the government for the third consecutive term. Talk about staying in the game! 🏆
Jammu & Kashmir 🚨: Congress-NC Alliance Crushes It
Jammu & Kashmir is where things are really heating up! The Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance is storming ahead, leading in 48 of 90 constituencies, crossing the majority mark of 46.
- BJP, meanwhile, is leading in 28 seats, with its former ally PDP trailing with just 4 seats.
This election is huge for J&K, marking its first assembly election as a Union Territory after the scrapping of Article 370. Looks like the Congress-NC alliance is bringing in major support from across the region. 😯
Haryana Highlights 🌟
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress leader and former CM, is holding a strong lead in Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, ahead by 22,182 votes. Looks like he’s gearing up for another round of victory! 🏅
- Dushyant Chautala, leader of the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), is struggling in the polls, trailing in Uchana Kalan by 8,000 votes. Congress’ Brijendra Singh is leading the charge there.
What’s the Buzz?
Congress is already feeling pretty good about the trends, with leaders like Pramod Tiwari and Bhupinder Singh Hooda talking about forming the next government in both Haryana and J&K. Tiwari also hinted at more potential alliances for J&K, saying anyone against the BJP might just join their side.
Meanwhile, Congress MP Kumari Selja threw some shade, saying BJP’s “misrule” over the last 10 years has left people looking for a better future with the Congress. 🗨️👀
Stay tuned for the latest updates because this election race is far from over, and both Haryana and J&K are serving up some serious drama! 😎