India News | Early Trends Show Cong Ahead in Haryana; Tight Contest in J-K

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Early trends from counting of votes on Tuesday showed the Congress ahead in Haryana, and in a tight contest with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Congress was ahead on 24 seats, and the BJP on 19 in Haryana, with early postal ballot trends showing two seats in favour of 'others'.

Also Read | Assembly Elections Results 2024: Counting of Votes Begin in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, All Eyes on High-Stakes Battle Between Congress and BJP.

In Jammu and Kashmir the Congress-National Conference alliance was tied at eight seats with the BJP, while the PDP was yet to lead in any seat, according to TV channels.

The counting of votes began at 8 am with postal ballots being opened first. The counting of votes polled through EVMs will start half an hour later.

Also Read | results.eci.gov.in: Haryana Assembly Elections Results 2024 Live News Updates on Official Election Commission Website, Check Party-Wise and Constituency-Wise Haryana Election Result.

These are early trends and the final results may vary widely. PTI

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