The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Haryana Assembly elections in 2024, marking a hat-trick victory in the state. This outcome defied many exit polls which had predicted a comeback for the Congress. BJP’s success in Haryana is significant especially after losing five Lok Sabha seats to Congress just six months prior to these assembly elections. Here are some key points from the election results:
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BJP’s Performance: BJP crossed the majority mark, leading in 49 seats initially and securing a victory with over 45 seats, according to various reports and trends.
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Key Wins: Notable victories include Nayab Singh Saini from Ladwa, Vipul Goel from Faridabad, and victories in constituencies like Kharkhauda, Jind, and Gurgaon where BJP candidates were leading significantly.
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Congress’ Performance: Despite early leads and predictions, Congress managed fewer seats than expected, with reports indicating they were leading in 33 to 35 seats at one point but did secure some victories, like Vinesh Phogat from Julana and Aftab Ahmad from Nuh.
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Exit Polls and Actual Results: There was a discrepancy between exit polls predicting a Congress victory and the actual results favoring BJP, indicating a miscalculation or a late swing in voter preference towards BJP.
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Public Sentiment and Social Media: X posts reflected a mix of reactions, with some celebrating BJP’s win, while others highlighted individual Congress victories as significant moral or symbolic wins.
This election result in Haryana underscores BJP’s continued stronghold in the state despite various challenges and predictions to the contrary, showcasing a nuanced political landscape where on-ground realities might differ from poll predictions.
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