BJP Eyes Hat-Trick With Leads In Haryana Thriller, Congress-NC Ahead in J&K Assembly Polls: Early Trends

The counting of votes is currently underway for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. The Congress party, buoyed by its success in the Lok Sabha elections, is hopeful for a resurgence in these state elections. In Haryana, there is a close competition between the Congress and BJP, with initial trends showing a lead for the BJP. Meanwhile, in Jammu & Kashmir, the Congress-National Conference alliance is ahead in the trends. These elections are significant as they are the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The Congress party is optimistic about its performance in both states.