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||October 08,2024 ||

Jammu : The much-anticipated counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir began early this morning. The outcome will determine the political future of candidates contesting for a total of 180 Assembly seats—90 in Haryana and 90 in Jammu & Kashmir.

Haryana Assembly Election: Key Facts

In Haryana, counting is underway for 90 Vidhan Sabha seats spread across 22 districts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and regional parties like the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) are in a stiff contest. The state saw a high voter turnout, reflecting the electorate’s enthusiasm to shape the future leadership.

Prominent candidates in the fray include Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar from Karnal, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, and Dushyant Chautala from Uchana Kalan. The key issues during the campaign were farmer welfare, employment, and regional development, making it a crucial electoral battle for all major parties.

Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Election: A Crucial Vote Post-Article 370

In Jammu & Kashmir, this is the first Assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state into a Union Territory. Votes are being counted for 90 Assembly constituencies across 20 districts in Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The contest is primarily between the BJP, which aims to consolidate its position, and regional parties like the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which are seeking to regain political ground.

Key candidates include former Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah from NC and Mehbooba Mufti from PDP, along with several new faces vying for seats in the restructured political landscape. The election saw security arrangements being heightened, given the sensitive nature of the region, and voter participation was closely monitored.

Early Trends and Political Stakes

As the counting progresses, early trends indicate a neck-and-neck fight in both states. The results in Haryana will set the tone for regional politics, while those in Jammu & Kashmir will be a litmus test for the post-Article 370 scenario and the political alignment of the newly formed Union Territory.

Stay tuned for updates as the day unfolds, with detailed analyses and constituency-wise trends shaping the future of both regions.