Haryana Assembly Election Results: BJP single largest, shy of majority

The results of the Haryana's 90-seat Assembly which went to polls on October 21 will be declared on Thursday. With BJP CM Manohar Lal Khattar eyeing a second term, the main opposition to the saffron party is Congress which is eyeing to stop BJP's ever-expanding base in the states across India. Another minor party in the battle is the once strong Chautala clan's JJP and INLD.

Polling on October 21:

With over  1.83 crore voters, including 85 lakh women and 252 transgenders, 19,578 polling stations had been set up on October 21. The final turnout in the state was recorded as 65%. The polling also saw former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda displaying his callous behaviour by breaking the queue to cast his vote. Hooda could be seen pushing women and elderly people aside to make his way to the polling booth. Other major athletes-cum-politicians like Babit Phogat, Sushil Kumar also were spotted voting.

Political scenario in Haryana

In Haryana,  the Congress is hoping to make a comeback following a change in guard in the state, while the BJP led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has set a target of winning 75 seats out of 90 in which 1,169 candidates of various political outfits are contesting. Currently, the BJP has 48 members in the state assembly and had won all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the recent election. The Dushyant Chautala-led Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), a breakaway faction of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), is also hoping for an improvement in its prospects following the Lok Sabha debacle. The party had emerged on the scene following a feud in the Chautala clan in December last year.

The BSP, AAP, INLD-SAD combine, Swaraj India and the Loktantra Suraksha Party (LSP) have thrown their hat into the ring, though none of them is fighting on all 90 seats. Prominent amongst those in the contest are Chief Minister Khattar (Karnal), former chief minister and Congress Legislative Party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Garhi Sampla-Kiloi), Randeep Singh Surjewala (Kaithal), Kiran Choudhary (Tosham) and Kuldeep Bishnoi (Adampur) and JJP's Dushyant Chautala (Uchana Kalan).The BJP has fielded three sportspersons -- Babita Phogat (Dadri), Yogeshwar Dutt (Baroda in Sonipat) and Sandeep Singh (Pehowa) -- besides TikTok star Sonali Phogat (Adampur). 

In the 2014 assembly polls, the BJP for the first time came to power in Haryana winning 47 seats. It won the Jind bypolls earlier this year, taking its total strength in the state assembly to 48. The INLD had 19 MLAs while the Congress has 17 legislators. The BSP and the SAD had bagged one seat each in the last polls while five were Independents.

Key poll-factors in Haryana:

The biggest disadvantage for Congress in the state is the recent resignation of former Haryana chief Ashok Tanwar amid reports of a tussle with former CM Bhupinder Hooda. Rahul Gandhi's sudden trip to Bangkok amid poll season too added to the confusion, to an already depleted Opposition. Matters did not help when senior leaders - Bhupinder Hooda, Ahmed Patel, and Ghulam Nabi Azad were caught on camera moaning that the party would barely win 10-12 seats.

On the other hand, Manohar Lal Khattar and PM Narendra Modi's pro-development politics have aided the BJP's chances. The push towards nationalism through abrogation of Article 370, implementation of NRC and other developmental schemes have helped the saffron party in the state. With strong support for the current Khattar government and a decimated Chautala clan, the battle in Haryana is close.

BJP's Adampur candidate Sonali Phogat says, "We are here to work for development."

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  BJP Dadri candidate Babita Phogat confident ahead of Haryana election results, says "People have given me love and support, that is my strength."

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Counting to begin soon in both states for Assembly elections 2019

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 Security detail outside Counting centre in Jind, Haryana as the results of the elections  are awaited on Thursday

Counting of votes begins for Maharashtra & Haryana Assembly elections

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BJP CM Manohar Lal Khattar leads in Haryana's Karnal constituency, as per initial trends.  

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 JJP chief Dushyant Chautala dismisses BJP, Congress as competition, says, "The government will be formed by JJP only. Neither Congress nor BJP."

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BJP leads in the state according to initial burst as counting gets underway

Counting visuals in Karnal, Harayana 

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BJP's wrestler-turned-politician Yogeshwar Dutt leads in Baroda seat, Haryana. The 2012-olympian athlete faces Congress’ sitting MLA Sri Kishen.

Dushyant Chautala of the Jannayak Janata Party (JPP) has said that the key to the upcoming government of Haryana will be in the hands of his party. Speaking to media in Jind district of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala predicted that there could be a hung assembly in the state. 

Haryana Election Results 2019 | Dushyant Chautala of Jannayak Janata Party (JPP) has said that the key of the upcoming government of Haryana will be in the hands of his party. Speaking to media in Jind district of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala predicted that there could be a hung assembly in the state. He added that JPP will act as a kingmaker in such a situation. 

According to official trends from ECI, Indian National Congress is leading on 1 seat, Jannayak Janta Party leading on 1 seat and BJP is leading on 1 seat - in the battle for the 90-seat Assembly in Haryana. While BJP's CM Manohar Lal Khattar eyes a second term, the main opposition is Congress. Another minor party in the battle is the once strong Chautala clan's JJP and INLD.

 Haryana Election results 2019 |  BJP's wrestler-turned-politician Babita Phogat leads in the Jat-dominated constituency of Dadri where she faces Congress' Nripendera Sangwan and Independent candidate Somveer Sangwan, who previously was from the BJP

Haryana Election results 2019 | According to official trends from ECI, Indian National Congress is leading on 1 seat, Jannayak Janta Party leading on 2 seat and BJP is leading on 1 seat - in the battle for the 90-seat Assembly in Haryana. While BJP's CM Manohar Lal Khattar eyes a second term, the main opposition is Congress. Another minor party in the battle is the once strong Chautala clan's JJP and INLD.

Haryana Election results 2019 | Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda has left for the counting center. Talking to reporters, Hooda said confidently, " We will form our govt." While BJP's CM Manohar Lal Khattar eyes a second term, the main opposition is Congress, where former CM Bhupinder Hooda eyes to make a comeback.

Haryana election result 2019 | Congress Spokesperson and Kaithal's sitting MLA Randeep Singh Surjewala is trailing behind BJP's Leela Ram. In 2014, Randeep Singh Surjewala had won this seat by a margin of 23675 votes (15.6% votes share)

 Haryana elections 2019 | After BJP taking an initial lead in Haryana, Congress gains. The gap between BJP and Congress in the state Assembly elections gets closer. 

According to official trends from EC, Jannayak Janta Party is leading in 2 seats, BJP is leading in 8 and Congress is leading  in2 while the Others are leading in 2 seats. The gap between BJP and Congress in the state Assembly elections gets closer. 

Haryana Election results 2019 | As BJP and Congress' lead gets neck to neck, the question hangs over JJP. Confident of playing the role of Kingmaker, Dushyant Chautala took a jibe at CM Manohar Lal Khattar's 'Mission 75+' saying, " Over 75 has failed for BJP, time to go over Yamuna. This is a sign of change." 

BJP maintains wafer-thin margin over Congress, as the gap in leads closes between Congress and BJP in the battle for the 90-seat state Assembly. JJP may act as kingmaker while forming government.

Former CM Bhupinder Hooda reaches counting center as the battle in  Haryana gets close.  While BJP leads maintaining a wafer-thin margin over Congress, early trends show JJP to be the kingmaker. 

Visuals from JJP Hind office show a jubilant mood. JJP  workers say that 'no government will form in the state.' Gap between BJP and Congress closes, according to early trends.

Haryana Assembly Election Results 2019 LIVE: JJP chief Dushyant Chautala confident of JJP's role as Kingmaker. He says, "Any minister from BJP will not win," as BJP maintains a slim lead over Congress in Haryana.

JJP chief Dushyant Chautala dismisses Congress offer to make him CM, if he supports them in  case of hung Assembly. He says will take call later, not monitoring offers now.

 As gap between BJP and Congress close in Haryana, sources report that Deepindra Hooda may met JJP chief Dushyant Chautala to talk about a probable alliance. 

According to official EC reports, BJP leads in 40 seats, Congress in 25 seats, JJP in 11 seats and others are leading 10 seats.

Haryana Assembly Election 2019 | JJP chief Dushyant Chautala leads in the battle for Uchana Kalana constituency. He faces BJP's sitting MLA Prem Lata who defeated him from the constituency by a margin of over 7,000 votes in the 2014 state Assembly polls.

Meanwhile, Congress' Adampur three-time MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi is confident of his victory. He faces BJP's Sonali Phogat - a TikTok sensation, who is currently trailing behind the Congress leader.

"I have been blessed by my supporters of Adampur. I am leading with 16000 votes in the five rounds. I can't be more thankful to my supporters," said Bishnoi. 

Haryana Assembly Election Results 2019 | BJP reaches halfway mark, as the margin between Congress and BJP closes. JJP still in fray according to latest trends.

Official EC trends show BJP leading in 38 seats, while Congress leads in 30 seats. The deciding factor - JJP leads in 11 seats, while others lead in 9 seats in the 90-seat battle for Haryana Assembly

JJP cadre start celebrating in Jind, Haryana 

Haryana Assembly elections 2019 | As the battle for the 90-seat Haryana Assembly, Congress interim chief Sonia speaks to Senior Congress leader and former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, as per sources. Sources had previously reported that Congress had approached JJP for a possible alliance.

While JJP's role as playing kingmaker becomes more probable, here's all you need to know about JJP chief Dushyant Chautala.

Haryana Congress goes into huddle as the battle for the 90-seat Assembly heats up. While BJP is still maintaining its lead, the gap between BJP and Congress is closing. JJP may be the deciding factor. While JJP chief Dushyant Chautala has maintained that decision on a possible alliance with Congress, sources have said that the grand old party is mulling over a possible alliance.

BJP once again edges to halfway mark, as BJP leads in 43 seats, Congress in 28 seats while JJP leads in 10 seats. 

Haryana Assembly elections 2019 | As BJP's margin over Congress reduces, BJP is contacting the independent candidates as 4 Haryana ministers are trailing in their respective seats. The minister trailing in from their respective seats are - BJP state president Subhash Barala, Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu, Agricultural minister O P Dhankar and cabinet minister Kavita Jain. Meanwhile, CM Khattar is on the way to meet BJP President Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss strategy, as per sources.

Haryana Assembly Election results | As BJP approaches independent candidates, Congress' Deepender Hooda has approached JJP for forming the government after getting the green signal from the top brass, as per sources. Both top parties in flurry as margin closes.

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi says 'BJP may have to resort to politics'  in Haryana as the margin between BJP-Congress closes.

Haryana Election results 2019 | As both top parties contact independents and JJP to form the government, as per sources, former CM Bhupinder Hooda has moved to Delhi with all Congress MLAs, as per sources. Congress is anticipating a hung Assembly. 

As per official EC reports, BJP leading in 38 seats, while Congress leads in 33 seats. The deciding factor - JJP leads in 10 seats, in the 90-seat battle for Haryana Assembly.

Haryana Election results 2019 | While Congress' former CM Bhupinder Hooda is holding a press conference, BJP CM Khattar has been summoned by BJP chief Amit Shah. Their meeting is scheduled at 2 PM, as per sources. Meanwhile, the BJP has signaled ally Akali Dal to approach JJP, as per sources. Battle for Haryana's 90-seat Assembly heats up.

Big development in Haryana, as BJP state president Subhash Barala offers to resign. Meanwhile, BJP is in touch with 8 independents, as per sources. Here are the latest numbers:

Haryana Assembly Election results | As per official EC reports, BJP leading in 35 seats, while Congress leads in 35 seats. The deciding factor - JJP leads in 10 seats, in the 90-seat battle for Haryana Assembly. 

Tiktok Sensation  Sonali Phogat has lost the battle for Adampur Assembly seat time 3-time Congress MLA  Kuldeep Bishnoi  

Meanwhile, Haryana BJP leader Anil Vij has admitted CM Khattar's 'Mission 75+' has failed as BJP-Congress margin closes in Haryana.

 Former Congress CM Bhupinder Hooda confirms Congress in touch will all other parties. He says, "All should unite and we will make a strong Congress government. We will give respect to all entities who will support us." He alleged that BJP was trying to stop independent MLAs, addressing a press conference before leaving for Delhi to meet Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

"It's my personal responsibility and being the head of the Haryana Congress that we will give them respect but let's form together and oust BJP," says Hooda.

Haryana Election results | JJP spokesperson says, "We can go either way," BJP's lead in Haryana falls, while Congress gains. Both parties are neck-to-neck with the latest EC reports stating: BJP leading in 35 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats.

Haryana Election results | Rebel Congress leader Ashok Tanwar, who quit Congress after rift with former Congress CM Bhupinder Hooda says, "JJP government will be formed."

Haryana Election result 2019 |Congress core team comprising of KC Venugopal, Kumari Shelja, AK Antony, Ahmad Patel had a meeting on Haryana election in AICC headquarters, to decide the future course of action. Congress state chief Bhupinder Hooda too is on the way to Delhi, as the margin between BJP-Congress reduces. Latest EC reports stating: BJP leading in 35 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats.

According to PTI, as per the latest trends, BJP Haryana chief  Subhash Barala, who has offered his resignation, is trailing by 25,090 votes over Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) candidate Devinder Singh Babli from the Tohana seat. Latest EC reports stating: BJP leading in 35 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats.

Haryana election results 2019 | As per the latest trend, Congress spokesperson and sitting MLA Randeep Surjewala has lost the battle for Kaithal constituency to BJP's Leela Ram. Meanwhile, latest EC reports show battle is still neck-to-neck with BJP leading in 35 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats.

After losing the Kaithal seat, Congress spokesperson and sitting MLA Randeep Surjewala said, "We humbly accept the mandate of the people," adding "Won't comment on JJP's role," speaking to reporters. Meanwhile, latest EC reports show battle is still neck-to-neck with BJP leading in 37 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats.

Congress' Deepender Hooda invited JJP and others to form the government, according to ANI.

Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad spoke to Republic TV saying, "Khattar ho ya kam cutter ho, BJP has been rejected by Haryana". He also urged all secular parties to unite to oust the BJP. Meanwhile, latest EC reports show battle is still neck-to-neck with BJP leading in 35 seats and Congress leading in 35 seats, while JJP leads in 6 seats and has won 4 seats.

Haryana Elections results 2019| BJP inches closer to halfway mark in the state. Latest trend show that BJP leads Congress by a margin of 13 seats.

Official EC trends: BJP leading in 36 seats, won 1 seat while Congress leads in 34 seats. Meanwhile, JJP has won 4 seats and leads in 6 seats.

Haryana Election results 2019 | While celebrations begin in Maharashtra for BJP, in Haryana the saffron parties leaders are in a huddle as BJP's lead slips again - Latest trend show BJP leading in 39 seats, Congress in 33 seats and JJP in 10 seats.

According to PTI, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij won from his stronghold Ambala Cantonment seat defeating his nearest rival Chitra Sarwara, an Independent candidate. Vij, a senior BJP leader and five-time MLA from the constituency, defeated Sarwara by a margin of 20,165 votes, according to the result declared by the Election Commission. Latest trend show BJP leading in 39 seats, Congress in 33 seats and JJP in 10 seats.

Haryana Election result 2019 | Latest EC reports show that BJP has won 12 seats, leads in 26 seats while Congress has won 8 seats and is leading in 26 seats. Meanwhile, JJP has won 5 seats and is leading in 5 seats.

BJP leaders are still in huddle - Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar meets BJP working president JP Nadda as BJP-Congress battle neck-to-neck for the 90-seat Assembly. 

Haryana Election results 2019 | Congress leader and Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh said, " We have won the show in Haryana,"  BJP-Congress battle neck-to-neck for the 90-seat Assembly. Latest EC reports show that BJP has won 13 seats, leads in 25 seats while Congress has won 10 seats and is leading in 24 seats. Meanwhile, JJP has won 5 seats and is leading in 5 seats  

 As the battle for 90-seat Haryana Assembly heats up, BJP's top brass PM Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah are likely to visit BJP HQ. Latest EC reports show that BJP has won 14 seats, leads in 24 seats while Congress has won 10 seats and is leading in 23 seats. Meanwhile, JJP has won 6 seats and is leading in 4 seats

Haryana Assembly Elections | Former CM Bhupinder Hooda confident of mandate after winning Garhi Sample Kiloi Assembly constituency. He urged all parties to join together to oust BJP in Haryana, while collecting the certificate from EC office. Latest EC reports show that BJP has won 17 seats, leads in 22 seats while Congress has won 13 seats and is leading in 19 seats. Meanwhile, JJP has won 8 seats and is leading in 2 seats

Haryana Assembly Elections | JJP chief Dushyant Chautala addresses supporters in Jind after winning Uchana kalan constituency after getting 92504 votes.

BJP CM Manohar Lal Khattar is set to meet the governor at 6 PM to stake claim to form the government, as per sources. Khattar is confident of JJP's support. Latest trends show BJP leading in 40 seats, shy of the halfway mark. Meanwhile, Congress leads in 30 seats and JJP in 10 seats. 

Official EC trends show that BJP has won 31 seats and is leading in 9 seats. Meanwhile, Congress has won 25 seats and is leading in 6 seats and the 'kingmaker' JJP has won 10 seats. This development comes while CM Khattar is ready to stake claim to form a government again. Sources state that BJP is confident of JJP support, while JJP chief Dushyant Chautala has maintained that they will have a meeting to decide whom to side with.

PM Modi thanked the people of Haryana for the mandate. He lauded the efforts of the hardworking BJP karyakartas and assured that the saffron party will continue to work with the same dedication. 

Haryana Election results | Official EC trends show that the BJP has won 39 seats and is leading in the remaining seat. Meanwhile, the Congress has won 31 seats and JJP has won 10 seats. The other independent candidates and the remaining parties have won 9 seats.

• BJP - 40 (39 wins, 1 lead)
• Congress - 31
• JJP- 10
• Others- 9