New Delhi:
After high-octane campaigns and elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, it’s time for exit polls. Eight exit polls have given an edge to the Congress in Haryana. The Congress-National Conference alliance is ahead in Jammu and Kashmir but no party has been shown to cross the majority mark, as per five exit polls.
Health Warning: Exit polls are not always accurate.
Jammu and Kashmir is all set to get a new government after the assembly elections for its 90 constituencies held over three phases – September 18, September 25 and October 1 – after a gap of 10 years.
Haryana voted today. A total of 1,031 candidates are contesting in all 90 assembly constituencies, and 20,632 polling booths have been set up for voting. The results for the Haryana Assembly elections will be declared along with those of Jammu and Kashmir on October 8.
Here are the highlights on Poll of Exit Polls:
Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the party high command will decide on the Chief Minister pick based on the opinions of the legislators.
Voting for the Haryana Assembly polls ended on Saturday evening and the results would be declared on Tuesday. Several exit polls predicted a clear majority for the Congress in the state where the BJP ruled for two consecutive terms.
Poll of exit poll: Let’s Wait For Results,” Says BJP Leader Of Poll Of Exit Polls’ J&K Prediction
“Let’s wait for the result. We are sure that we are going to cross 35 and (we are) looking at the independents and others who subscribe to our approach towards Jammu and Kashmir… We are going to form the government, we are very sure,” said Nirmal Singh, former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and a senior BJP leader.
The Congress-National Conference alliance will get more than 55 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir claimed as several exit polls gave an edge to the combine.
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir have voted to change the last 10 years of BJP rule. Whatever the exit polls show, our belief is that the vote was for change, for keeping the BJP out in both regions (Kashmir and Jammu),” Mr Mir told PTI Videos.
Poll of exit polls: Axis My India exit poll for Haryana
A Congress comeback in Haryana with 53-65 seats has been predicted by Axis My India exit poll. It indicated between 18-28 seats for the BJP.
Poll of exit polls: Gulistan News exit poll for Jammu and Kashmir
The exit poll of Gulistan News indicated the Congress-National Conference alliance might win between 31 to 36 seats and 28 to 30 for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.
Exit Poll Election Results: Axis My India exit poll for Jammu and Kashmir
The exit poll of Axis My India predicted between 35-45 seats for the Congress-National Conference alliance and 24-34 for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Haryana Congress wrote a celebratory post on X after exit poll numbers gave it an edge in the state. “Thank you Haryana! with your blessing Change is coming, Congress is coming,” it posted.
धन्यवाद हरियाणा !
आपके आशीर्वाद से
बदलाव आ रहा है, कांग्रेस आ रही है।
✋🏼 pic.twitter.com/u9ruKIHY5I– Haryana Congress (@INCHaryana) October 5, 2024
“Haryana has seen the work we have done in the last ten years. We have rid Haryana of regionalism and dynastic politics. We are confident that the BJP will form the government in Haryana for the third time,” said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Haryana Elections 2024 Exit Poll: “People Have Taken Revenge For Oppression Of 10 Years”: Vinesh Phogat
“This is a very happy day for the people of Haryana. They suffered a lot in the last ten years and it’s the result of that. People have taken revenge for the oppression of ten years,” said Vinesh Phogat.
Jammu Kashmir Elections 2024 Exit Poll: BJP’s Kavinder Gupta dismisses exit poll numbers
“It is only in the exit polls that Congress-National Conference has got these seats, but BJP will emerge as the biggest party once the correct results are out. We are confident of getting more than 35 seats in Jammu province and the remaining from Kashmir. BJP will be in a better condition in Kashmir,” said Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta.
Exit Poll Election Results: India Today-C Voter
The Congress is likely to win between 50-58 seats in Haryana while the BJP between 20-28, predicts India Today-C Voter.
#WATCH | On Exit polls, Congress candidate from Panchkula assembly seat Chander Mohan says, “Congress will win 70 seats and BJP will get 17. We will form a government with full majority.” pic.twitter.com/GOJ4suGADA
– ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2024
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah dismissed the exit poll results for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and said only the numbers coming out at the end of counting on October 8 will matter.
“I’m amazed channels are bothering with exit polls especially after the fiasco of the recent general elections. I’m ignoring all the noise on channels, social media, WhatsApp Etc because the only numbers that matter will be revealed on the 8th of Oct. The rest is just time pass,” Mr Abdullah posted on X.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot said he was hopeful for a favourable outcome for the party in the Haryana Assembly Election. “As far as Congress is concerned, I am hopeful. The people are liking our campaigns, manifesto and guarantees. We are clear about our seven guarantees and what we are providing to the people. We abide by our words…In the last 10 years, the public has seen the performance of BJP. Now, everyone is inclined towards transformation…We are getting positive feedback, so I am hopeful that we will form the government (in Haryana).” Mr Pilot said.
Haryana Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Jist-TIF Research
Exit poll by Jist-TIF Research predicted between 45-53 seats for Congress and 29-30 seats for the BJP.
Poll of exit poll: Republic TV P-Marq Exit Poll
The Congress is expected to win between 51-61 seats in Haryana while the BJP between 27-35, indicated Republic TV P-Marq exit poll.
Poll of exit poll: Bhupinder Singh Hooda On Kumari Selja
“This is democracy. Everyone should aspire. MLAs and high command will decide,” said Mr Hooda when asked his opinion about Congress leader Kumari Selja.
Poll of exit poll: Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Exit Polls
Former Chief Minister of Haryana and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda that he is expecting to win bigger numbers than what has been predicted by the exit polls. 4 Exit polls predicted a Congress win in Haryana.
Poll of exit poll: India Today-C Voter
The Congress-National Conference is expected to win between 40-48 seats in Jammu and Kashmir while the BJP between 27-32, predicts India Today-C Voter.
Poll of exit poll: Republic Bharat- Matrize exit poll
Republic Bharat- Matrize exit poll has given between 55-62 seats in Haryana, while BJP was shown to be winning between 18-24 seats.
Poll Of Exit Polls: Dainik Bhaskar exit polls
The Congress is expected to win between 35 to 40 seats while the BJP between 20-25 seats, per Dainik Bhaskar exit polls.
Poll Of Exit Polls: Dainik Bhaskar exit polls
Congress is likely to win between 44 to 54 seats in Haryana, as per Dainik Bhaskar exit polls.
Poll Of Exit Polls: Dhruv Research
As per the exit poll of Dhruv Research, Congress is expected to win between 50-64 seats while BJP was likely to win between 22-32 votes.
Poll Of Exit Polls: Peoples Pulse
BJP is expected to win between 20-32 seats in Haryana and 23-27 seats in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Peoples Pulse.
Congress Ahead In Haryana, Jammu And Kashmir, Shows 1 Exit Poll
As per Peoples Pulse, Congress is set to win between 49-61 seats in Haryana and the Congress-National Conference alliance to win 46-50 seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday said that the people of Haryana will decide if those weakening the country or those strengthening it will form the government in the state.
“This is the great festival of democracy. The public will decide whether the one who weakens the country will move forward or the one who strengthens the country will move forward. The one who appeases by raising slogans of caste and religion will move forward or the one who believes in Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas… will move forward. The public will decide this,” he said.
Congress leader and wrestler Bajrang Punia said that the Congress government should come in power next in the state. Bajrang Punia arrived at a polling station in Jhajjar to cast their vote for the 2024 Haryana elections.
“I appeal to the people of Haryana to vote as much as possible. Today there is a lack of employment in Haryana. The government that was in power from 2005-2014, every section of the society developed. In the last 10 years, be it sportspersons, farmers, soldiers, or whoever raised their voice, they were lathi-charged. So keeping this in mind, you should vote as much as possible. Congress government should be brought to power in Haryana,” Bajrang Punia said while speaking to ANI.
61% Turnout Recorded Till 5 pm: 10 Points
ongress leader Ashok Tanwar on Saturday exuded confidence in winning maximum number of seats in the Haryana Assembly polls.
After casting his vote, Congress leader Ashok Tanwar says, “Congress will get a minimum of 75 seats. There is an atmosphere of change and Congress will definitely get great success… Congress party stands with all sections and this mandate is against”.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that good work has been done in Haryana in the last 10 years and no one takes seriously what the Congress says. “In the last 10 years, good work has been done in Haryana with the blessings of PM Modi. No one takes seriously what Congress says. For 70 years, they have made false promises. They can win a few elections here and there but will not come to power. The words of Rahul Gandhi are so objectionable that it saddens us, he can criticise us but he shouldn’t say things which harm the nation,” Mr Rijiju said.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti said the incoming government in Jammu and Kashmir will be a “toothless tiger”, while its Chief Minister will be a “rubber stamp” and “glorified mayor” of a “municipality”.
Jammu and Kashmir is all set to get a new government after the results of the Assembly elections held after a gap of 10 years are announced on October 8.
“With the LG ‘nominating’ five MLAs and the chief secretary changing transaction of business rules, it’s clear that the incoming government will be a toothless tiger,” she said.
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday asserted that his party would not forge a post-poll alliance with the BJP for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.
“We cannot go with the BJP. The vote which we have got here is the vote against the BJP. The difficulties they put the Muslims in, bulldozed their shops, houses, mosques and schools, do you think we will go with them?” Mr Abdullah told PTI videos.
Exit Poll 2024: Bhupinder Hooda Predicts Haryana Result
“There is a pro-Congress wave in Haryana. The Congress is coming, BJP is going. Every section of society is frustrated with the BJP and looking up to Congress. The Congress will form government in Haryana,” said former Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Exit Poll 2024 Results: No Anti-Incumbency In Haryana,” Says Haryana Chief Minister
“There is no anti-incumbency. Congress doesn’t have the public mandate. It will be a historic win for the BJP.” said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Haryana results
Jammu Kashmir Exit Poll: Pink polling stations during third phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls
Pink polling stations specifically designed to attract women voters were introduced by election officers in the third and final phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir.
A groombecame the centre of attraction at a polling booth in Kurukshetra on Saturday as he reached there to cast his vote before reaching his wedding venue. “I want to give a message to all that casting votes is very important. Nobody should waste a vote,” Sunil Kumar said after voting at the polling booth in the Ladwa assembly seat.
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri, candidates and their supporters of every party have been camping outside the EVM strong rooms ahead of counting of votes. Counting of votes of 90 assembly segments across Jammu and Kashmir will take place on October 8.
Exit Poll Results 2024: 49.13% voter turnout in Haryana till 3 pm
A 49.13 percent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm in Haryana, the Election Commission of India said. Yamunanagar was leading with the highest voting percentage of 56.79 percent followed by Mewat with 56.59 percent, Palwal with 56.02 percent and Jind with 53.94 percent while the lowest voter turnout is recorded in Gurugram with 38.61 percent, it said.