In the 2019 assembly elections in Haryana, most polls predicted a decisive victory for the BJP. India Today had forecast 38 seats for the BJP, 36 for Congress, and 8 for other parties.
Similarly, the ABP-C Voter projected 72 seats for the BJP and 8 for Congress, while News 18-IPSOS estimated 75 seats for the BJP and 10 for Congress.
However, the election resulted in a hung Assembly, with no party securing a majority.
Voting for Haryana Assembly elections has concluded. The state recorded 61 per cent polling till 5 PM. However, the final voting percentage will be announced by the Election Commission later.
Panchkula – 54.71
Ambala – 62.26
Yamunanagar – 67.93
Kurukshetra – 65.55
Kaithal – 62.53
Karnal – 60.42
Panipat – 60.52
Sonipat – 55.69
Jind – 66.02
Fatehabad – 67.05
Sirsa – 65.37
Hisar – 64.16
Bhiwani – 63.06
Charkhi Dadri – 58.10
Rohtak – 60.56
Jhajjar – 60.52
Mahendragarh – 65.76
Rewari – 60.91
Gurugram – 49.97
Mewat – 68.28
Palwal – 67.69
Faridabad – 51.28
Voting for Haryana assembly election is underway. Over 53 per cent voter turnout has been recorded so far, an hour before the voting is scheduled to conclude.
We take a close look at some of the key constituencies.
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The state's political landscape is often characterised by factionalism, dynastic influences, caste-based politics, and frequent defections — famously dubbed 'Aaya Rams-Gaya Rams'.
As Haryana braces for another election season, here’s a look back at the state’s history of coalition governments, writes Chaitanya Bagwaiya.
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Polling for the final 40 seats in the third and largest phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, recording a voter turnout of 68.72 per cent.
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As the countdown to counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections begins, the National Conference (NC) on Friday dismissed rumors suggesting backchannel discussions with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the government formation.
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The EC has said violations of the guidelines may lead to legal action, including fines and imprisonment.
"The restriction applies to all forms of media, including newspapers, television channels, radio, online news portals, social media platforms and messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram etc. It also applies to political parties, candidates, polling agencies and any individuals engaged in election-related activities," the statement said.
It said the CEO, along with the district election officers, returning officers and law-enforcement agencies, will monitor compliance. "Any violations will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law," it added.
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Authorities have said exit poll predictions could be aired only after 6 pm on October 5 for Jammu and Kashmir polls.
According to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission (EC) on August 31 and under the provisions of section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, all media outlets, polling agencies and individuals are informed that publication or broadcast of exit poll results related to the Jammu and Kashmir election may be done after 6 pm on October 5, the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO) said in a statement on Monday.
It said violations of the guidelines may lead to legal action, including fines and imprisonment.
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