The Countdown Begins
It’s been a nail-biting day in Haryana as the votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being counted. The process kicked off at 8 AM across 91 centers, with heavy security ensuring everything runs smoothly. If you’re like me, you’ve been glued to the updates, watching every twist and turn.
Exit Polls vs. Reality
Remember those exit polls? They predicted that the NDA might only secure seven out of the ten seats, leaving the remaining three to the INDIA bloc. But, surprise! The Congress is leading in several seats. Isn’t it fascinating how predictions can sometimes miss the mark?
The Big Guns in the Ring
Haryana’s political heavyweights have put on quite a show. Former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is under the microscope, as are BJP’s Naveen Jindal and Ranjit Singh Chautala. On the Congress side, we have Raj Babbar and Jai Prakash making waves. It’s like a political thriller unfolding in real-time.
Current Standings
Here’s a quick rundown of who’s leading where:
- Ambala (SC): Varun Chaudhary (INC)
- Kurukshetra: Naveen Jindal (BJP)
- Sirsa (SC): Selja Kumari (INC)
- Hisar: Jai Prakash (INC)
- Karnal: Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP)
- Sonipat: Mohan Lal Badoli (BJP)
- Rohtak: Deependra Singh Hooda (INC)
- Bhiwani-Mahendragarh: Dharmbir Singh (BJP)
- Gurgaon: Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP)
- Faridabad: Krishan Pal (BJP)
A Flashback to 2019
Back in 2019, the BJP had a clean sweep, winning all ten seats with 58.02% of the vote. It was a landslide that helped cement their power at the center. But will history repeat itself, or will the INDIA bloc turn the tables this time?
