The ruling BJP has surpassed the halfway point in the Haryana assembly elections, leading in 48 seats, while the Congress is ahead in 33, based on the latest trends from the Election Commission website.
The two parties have been locked in a close contest since vote counting began at 8 a.m. Initially, early trends on TV indicated the Congress was in the lead, but the ruling party made significant gains as counting progressed. As of 10:20 a.m., the Election Commission reported the BJP leading in 48 seats and Congress in 34. The majority threshold for the 90-member assembly is 46 seats.
BJP candidates leading from Haryana constituencies
From the Radaur constituency, Shyam Singh Rana is leading.
From the Ladwa constituency, Nayab Singh is leading.
From the Pundri constituency, Satpal Jamba is leading.
From the Nilokheri constituency, Bhagwan Dass is leading.
From the Karnal constituency, Jagmohan Anand is leading.
From the Gharaunda constituency, Harvinder Kalyan is leading.
Congress candidates leading from Haryana constituencies
From the Panchkula constituency, Chander Mohan is leading.
From the Naraingarh constituency, Shalley Chaudhary is leading.
From the Ambala City constituency, Nirmal Singh Mohra is leading.
From the Mulana constituency, Pooja is leading.
From the Sadhaura constituency, Renu Bala is leading.
From the Jagadhri constituency, Akram Khan is leading.