The BJP is all set for a historic third consecutive term in Haryana, defying exit polls which pointed to a Congress victory. The party has also managed to buck the anti-incumbency wave after protests by farmers and wrestlers.

BJP secures victory in Haryana assembly polls with 39.94% votes, closely followed by Congress at 39.09%. Both parties show increased support.

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appeared on course for a surprise win on Tuesday in polls in the northern state of Haryana, but was trailing the opposition in the first elections in a decade in troubled Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir.

The BJP has achieved a hat-trick in Haryana, crushing Congress's hopes, while the National Conference and Congress alliance has emerged victorious in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chautalas' political influence wanes as BJP secures third consecutive win in Haryana, leaving regional parties struggling for relevance.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headed for a surprise election victory in Haryana state on Tuesday, reinforcing its popularity in the northern heartland a few months after stumbling in national elections.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trailed in two provincial elections as votes were counted on Tuesday, TV channels said, a fresh setback after it failed to win a clear majority in the general election this year.

Having learned its lessons from the unexpected Lok Sabha poll verdict, the BJP had left no stone unturned to arrest the 10-year-long anti-incumbency in the northern state, and its gamble paid off. ALSO READ: ‘Guarantee of vikas prevailed over pack of lies’: PM Modi on BJP's Haryana win “The victory in Haryana is outcome of immense hardwork of party workers.

In the world of politics, much like in cricket, the match isn't over until the last ball is bowled. The Haryana election results on Tuesday served as a vivid reminder of this reality. The BJP , which appeared to be trailing in early trends,