Haryana, J&K poll results: First big BJP vs Cong showdown since LS polls

Results of the 2024 assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir will be announced soon, with counting starting at 8am on October 8. A high-stakes battle is expected in J&K, the first since Article 370’s abrogation. In Haryana, exit polls suggest a Congress comeback, while the BJP aims for a third term. Security is tight at counting centers.