Tight Race in Haryana Elections: Shruti Choudhry Leads as Counting Progresses

Haryana Election Results: In the ongoing counting of votes from the October 5 assembly elections in Haryana, BJP candidate Shruti Choudhry is leading by 3,099 votes in the Tosham assembly constituency against Congress candidate Anirudh Chaudhary.

Vote Counting Process

Counting began at 8 AM on Tuesday under tight security. Early trends showed Congress leading in many areas, but as counting progressed, the BJP started to make significant gains. Currently, the BJP is leading in 31 seats, while Congress holds a lead in 38 seats.

Key Candidates' Performances

• Bhupinder Singh Hooda: The former chief minister is leading in his Garhi Sampla-Kiloi seat in Rohtak district by 5,082 votes.
• Nayab Singh Saini: The current chief minister is ahead in the Ladwa seat in Kurukshetra district.

According to election officials, postal ballots will be counted first, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Voter Turnout and Predictions The voter turnout for this election was recorded at 67.90%. Several exit polls have suggested a victory for Congress; however, the BJP remains optimistic about securing a third consecutive term.

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Political Landscape The main parties in the election include BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, INLD-BSP, and JJP-Azad Samaj Party. Most seats are expected to see a direct contest between the BJP and Congress. A total of 1,031 candidates, including 464 Independents and 101 women, contested in the 90 constituencies.

As the counting continues, the political landscape in Haryana remains dynamic, with both the BJP and Congress vying for power. Voter sentiment and the final results will determine the future direction of governance in the state. With a close race ahead, both parties are poised for a decisive moment as the counting unfolds, and the implications of this election will be felt in the broader political context of the country.