J&K exit polls highlights: Cong-NC likely to fall short of majority, PDP may be deciding factor

J&K, Haryana exit polls 2024 results highlights: Several exit polls indicated on Saturday (October 5) that the Congress is likely to storm back to power in Haryana after a 10-year drought

6:40 PM

News update: People's Pulse give Congress the advantage in Haryana

According to data from People's Pulse, Congress is on track to win 55 seats in the Haryana Assembly.

6:22 PM

Voting concludes, all eyes on exit poll predictions

EVMs are getting sealed at polling booths across the state. The results of the state elections will be announced on October 8.

6:11 PM

Haryana, J&K exit poll results to be telecast shortly

The results of exit poll surveys will be released shortly after polling ends at 6:00 pm. Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agrawal, had earlier stated that  publishing exit polls before 6:30 pm is prohibited. 

5:58 PM

Haryana records voter turnout of 63% by 5:30pm

According to data from the Election Commission, the voter turnout in the state reached 63 per cent by 5:30 pm.

5:45 PM

Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana exit polls: Check time, where to watch

The results of the exit poll surveys for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election and the Haryana assembly election will be announced today evening. The exit poll results are likely to go live after 7 pm, shortly after the voting ends in Haryana. For the latest updates on the exit polls, follow the Business Standard website and YouTube channel.

5:32 PM

Once Congress comes to power, we will prioritise farmers' issues: Sachin Pilot

"Farmers have been disappointed for the last 10 years. The BJP promised to double their income, yet many farmers are still struggling. Once we form the government in Haryana, we will prioritise farmers' issues. They have hope in the Congress party," Congress leader Sachin Pilot stated today.

5:25 PM

Haryana polls updates: Dera Sacha Sauda calls on followers to support BJP

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has instructed his followers to back the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana elections, just a day after he was released on a 20-day parole from a Rohtak jail. The call to support the BJP was conveyed during a gathering held at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa.

5:00 PM

Haryana Assembly elections: Clashes reported in sporadic parts

Reports of skirmishes emerged amid the ongoing polling for the Haryana Assembly elections. A scuffle broke out between the workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress outside a polling booth in Hisar’s Narnaund.

4:46 PM

Haryana Assembly polls: 49% voter turnout registered till 3 pm

Haryana witnessed a voter turnout of 49.13 per cent as of 3:00 pm on Saturday. Mewat registered a 56.59 per cent turnout by 3 pm, with Yamunanagar at 56.79 per cent. 

4:29 PM

How accurate were exit polls last time for Haryana?

In 2019, multiple exit polls predicted a landslide win for the saffron party, with some suggesting the party would get over 70 seats. Instead, the election resulted in a hung Assembly, with no party bagging a clear majority. Read here for more details.

4:20 PM

Haryana elections LIVE: Congress will secure at least 75 seats in this atmosphere of change, says Ashok Tanwar

"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 those who could not live up to the expectations of the people in the last 10 years," Congress leader Ashok Tanwar said today.

4:13 PM

J-K polls: If BJP thinks they will form the govt, then they live in cuckoo's world, says Farooq Abdullah

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah today stated that his party would not form a post-poll alliance with the BJP for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. "I think our people will not vote for the BJP. If they (BJP) think they will form the government, then they live in cuckoo's world," Abdullah added.

4:12 PM

Celebrate this festival of democracy by casting your vote: BJP leader Babita Phogat

Vinesh Phogat's cousin and BJP leader Babita Phogat  urged people to come out of their homes and cast their votes. "Celebrate this festival of democracy by casting your vote," the former wrestler stated. She asserted that the BJP will form the government with a full mandate.

3:53 PM

Haryana polls LIVE: Have voted for those who talk about 'Vishwa-Bandhutva', says ex-Odisha governor

"We have voted for those who talk about 'Vishwa-Bandhutva', who talk about one earth, one family, one future," Former Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal stated today after casting his vote. 

3:32 PM

J&K, Haryana exit polls 2024 results LIVE: When and where to watch exit polls?

Exit poll results will be released after 6:00 pm on Saturday. Various polling agencies, such as Today Chanakya, Axis My India, CSDS, C Voter, Times Now, and Poll of Polls, are conducting exit polls for the elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.