Congress to return to power in Haryana, hung verdict likely in J&K: Exit polls | India News

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for a new government as it recently held assembly elections for its 90 constituencies in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. These elections are significant as they are the first to be held in the region in a decade. Meanwhile, voters in Haryana cast their ballots today, with 1,031 candidates competing for seats in 90 constituencies.

The state set up 20,632 polling stations for the election process. The results for both the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assembly elections will be declared on October 8. After a series of high-energy campaigns and elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, attention is now turning toward the exit polls.

Poll of polls predictions for Haryana

The Exit Polls suggest that Congress is on track to secure a majority in Haryana, with most predictions indicating the party could win over 50 seats. The Dainik Bhaskar poll estimates Congress will take between 44 and 54 seats, while the BJP is expected to claim 15 to 29 seats. Dhruv Research’s exit poll paints an even brighter picture for Congress, forecasting 57 seats for the party and 27 for BJP. People’s Pulse also projects a strong showing for Congress, predicting it will win between 49 and 61 seats, with the BJP likely to secure 20 to 32 seats. Likewise, the Republic-Matrize exit poll signals a Congress majority as well.

Poll of polls predictions for Jammu and Kashmir

Three pollsters—Dainik Bhaskar, India Today-C Voter, and People’s Pulse—are projecting an advantage for the National Conference-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, with estimates suggesting they could win at least 35 seats. The BJP is expected to follow with at least 20 seats, while the PDP is predicted to secure between 4 and 7 seats. The India Today-C Voter poll forecasts the BJP gaining the highest vote share at 41%, with 27-31 seats in the Jammu region, followed by the NC-Congress alliance with 37% (11-15 seats) and the PDP with 4% (0-2 seats). Gulistan News projections also predict a close contest, estimating 29-30 seats for both the National Conference and BJP, with Congress likely to secure 3-6 seats.