Date: October 09, 2024
Congress Stunned by Losing 31 Seats in Haryana Elections
Congress Loses by Thin Margins in Key Seats in Haryana Elections
The recent Haryana and Jammu Kashmir elections have delivered surprising results, with BJP securing a victory in Haryana and Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference clinching Jammu. However, what stands out is the Congress party’s narrow losses in 31 assembly seats in Haryana. Shockingly, 18 of these seats were lost by less than 500 votes, while the rest were lost by under 1,000 votes. These narrow defeats have been a massive setback for Congress. Congress narrowly loses 31 seats in Haryana elections, missing out on a chance to form a government, with BJP’s strong strategy paying off.
Narrow Margins Cost Congress Victory
In the Haryana assembly elections, Congress won 37 seats, but it lost several critical seats by the thinnest of margins. Losing 18 seats by less than 500 votes and 31 by under 1,000 votes highlights the tight competition they faced. Had Congress managed to secure just 10 of these seats, it could have formed the government, as predicted by many exit polls. The results must have been a bitter pill to swallow for Congress, especially after exit polls had predicted their victory.
BJP’s Last-Minute Strategy Paid Off in Haryana Elections
Reports suggest that BJP’s last-minute booth management and effective election campaigning played a decisive role in their victory. Their strong electioneering efforts turned the tide in their favor, leaving Congress reeling from the unexpected outcome. Congress cadres, who were initially in a celebratory mood, were left disappointed as BJP pulled off a stunning turnaround.
What Could Have Been for Congress
This election was a missed opportunity for Congress. Even a slight shift in 10 key constituencies could have changed the political landscape in Haryana. However, the close margins and BJP’s strong strategy resulted in Congress losing its grip on power. The 31 lost seats have left Congress pondering what could have been.