Haryana Election 2024: Congress Takes Early Lead as Counting Begins

Haryana Election 2024: : In the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress has taken an early lead after the votes were cast on October 5. This election marks a significant moment, as the state has been under BJP governance for the past ten years. A total of 1,031 candidates contested 90 assembly seats. Current Trends As per the latest TV reports, with trends available from 78 out of the 90 seats:

• Congress: Leading in 48 seats (majority mark is 45).
• BJP: Leading in 23 seats.
• INLD (Indian National Lok Dal): Leading in 3 seats.
• AAP (Aam Aadmi Party): Yet to show significant leads.

To form a government, a party or coalition must secure at least 46 seats.

Key Candidates

• Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini: Leading in his Ladwa seat, located in the Kurukshetra district.
• Congress Leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda: Ahead in the Garhi Sampla-Kiloi constituency in Rohtak district.
• Savitri Jindal: The independent candidate and India's richest woman is trailing in Hisar.
• BJP Leader Anil Vij: Leading in the Ambala Cantt seat.
• INLD Leader Abhay Singh Chautala: Ahead in his Ellenabad constituency.
• Randeep Singh Surjewala's Son, Aditya Surjewala: Leading from the Kaithal seat.

Also read: Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Early Exit Polls Favor Congress Counting Process Vote counting in Haryana began at 8 AM. These early trends may change as more results come in, and the outcomes could vary widely.