BJP Targets Hat-Trick as Haryana Vote Count Intensifies; Congress-NC Alliance Leads in J&K

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is edging closer to securing a third consecutive term in Haryana, with early trends suggesting it has crossed the halfway mark, leading in 47 out of the 90 assembly constituencies. The Congress, initially in the lead, has since trailed behind, with 36 seats as counting continues. Tensions remain high as the vote share fluctuates between the two rivals, with the BJP at 38.7% and Congress slightly ahead with 40.5%.

Veteran Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda expressed confidence in his party's chances, predicting a clear majority and attributing any success to senior figures such as Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Despite the Congress's strong showing, the BJP maintains optimism, with party leaders asserting that they will retain control of Haryana with a comfortable margin. The electoral battle has drawn widespread attention as Haryana voters weigh in on governance following years of BJP rule.