October 8th 2024.
The political atmosphere in Chandigarh is abuzz with the ongoing vote count for the Haryana state election. Initially, the Congress party had a significant lead over the BJP, but as the official figures came in, it was seen that the BJP had made considerable progress and was now leading in 31 seats, while the Congress was ahead with 38 seats. However, it must be noted that these are still early trends and the final outcome will only be clear once all the votes are counted.
The counting of votes commenced at 8 am and after about an hour and a half, the Congress was way ahead of the BJP. But as the counting progressed, the Election Commission's trends showed a rapid surge for the BJP. This has created an air of excitement and anticipation among the people, as they eagerly await the final results.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana, Pankaj Agarwal, has assured that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure a smooth and secure counting process. He mentioned that three-tier security arrangements have been put in place at all the counting venues to maintain law and order.
One of the most closely watched races is that of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who is leading from his Garhi Sampla-Kiloi seat in Rohtak district by a margin of 5,082 votes, as per the Election Commission website. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is also leading in Ladwa, as reported by the early trends on television channels.
The counting process begins with the postal ballots, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This is in line with the protocol set by the Election Commission. The state recorded an impressive voter turnout of 67.90%, as per the data released by the Election Commission. While most exit polls have predicted a Congress victory, the BJP has confidently stated that they will form the government for a third consecutive term.
The main contenders in the election are the BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, INLD-BSP, and JJP-Azad Samaj Party. However, the majority of seats will see a direct competition between the BJP and Congress. A total of 1,031 candidates, including 464 Independents and 101 women, are vying for the 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana.
To ensure a fair and transparent counting process, 90 observers have been appointed by the Election Commission of India. The Director General of Haryana Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, has also assured comprehensive security arrangements to maintain peace during the counting process. With all eyes on the final result, the people of Haryana eagerly await the outcome of this crucial election.
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