With the final results of the Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir set to be announced tomorrow, experts predict a sweeping victory for the Congress in Haryana and a hung House in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP and Congress-NC alliance have emerged as the key contenders in J&K, with the BJP relying on the support of the Pahari and Padari communities, while the Congress is banking on votes from the Jammu region. As per the J&K Reorganisation Act, all five nominated members to the Assembly will be from the BJP, with four hailing from Jammu and one from Kashmir.
Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Election Results: A Comprehensive Outlook
Background
The Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir were held on October 21, 2019. These elections marked a significant political event in both states, with several key parties and alliances vying for power.
Haryana
Haryana has long been a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, in the 2019 elections, the Congress party emerged as a strong contender, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also made its presence felt in the state.
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a complex political landscape in recent years, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the formation of two union territories. The BJP and the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance were the main contenders in the elections.
Predictions and Results
Prior to the announcement of the results, experts predicted a sweeping victory for the Congress in Haryana and a hung house in Jammu & Kashmir. The BJP was expected to rely on the support of Pahari and Padari communities in J&K, while the Congress was likely to gain votes from the Jammu region.
The final results were announced on October 24, 2019. In Haryana, the Congress emerged victorious, winning 40 seats out of 90. The BJP came in second with 40 seats, while the AAP won 10 seats. In Jammu & Kashmir, the BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 25 seats in the 83-member Assembly. The PDP came in second with 21 seats, followed by the Congress with 12 seats. The NC alliance won 15 seats.
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