Haryana Assembly Election Results and Political Reactions

As Haryana witnesses the results of its assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a significant victory by winning 49 seats, thereby achieving a hat-trick in the region. Meanwhile, the Congress‘s ambitions were thwarted, as the party managed to secure only 37 seats. In contrast, the political scenario in Jammu and Kashmir saw Congress and the National Conference forming a government with a majority, securing 49 seats. The BJP, in this region, lagged with only 29 seats, effectively eliminating the influence of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Chandrashekhar Bawankule, in response to the Haryana election results, expressed high confidence, suggesting similar outcomes for the BJP in Maharashtra. This has sparked a critical response from Arvind Sawant, a Member of Parliament from the Thackeray faction, who criticized the Election Commission by declaring it compromised.

However, the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir did not translate into electoral gains for the BJP, as it faced significant challenges against the National Conference, which clinched victory. The BJP’s performance in Haryana was under challenging conditions but ultimately favored them, raising questions about the potential impact on Maharashtra’s upcoming elections.

In an unexpected political move, Ajit Pawar predicted the imposition of the code of conduct in a few days, coinciding with the announcement of his candidacy for the Baramati Assembly constituency, as confirmed by Praful Patel. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar is dealing with internal challenges, including dissent within his party ranks.

Amidst the election discussions, controversies have emerged, such as the one involving Hasan Mushrif, who faced opposition from the Shinde group’s Virendra Mandlik in Kagal, highlighting ongoing political friction within Maharashtra’s grand alliance.

The issue of Dhangar reservation has gained momentum with protesters demanding recognition under the Scheduled Tribe category. Priya Dutt, Congress candidate from Bandra West, has strategized to counter BJP leader Ashish Shelar in the upcoming elections.

In cultural news, Mumbai’s artists celebrated as Gaurav More, Shiv Thakare, Gautami Deshpande, and Nikhil Bane won MHADA’s lottery, ensuring them homes in the city. Meanwhile, wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s electoral win in Haryana, defeating BJP’s Yogesh Bairagi, has stirred discussions with Brijbhushan Singh commenting on the outcome.