Explorer

Assembly Election 2019 Results HIGHLIGHTS: Not A Massive Mandate But NDA Set To Retain Maharashtra; Haryana Still A Cliffhanger

LIVE

Assembly Election 2019 Results HIGHLIGHTS: Not A Massive Mandate But NDA Set To Retain Maharashtra; Haryana Still A Cliffhanger

Background

Assembly Election 2019 Results: The results of much-awaited Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Polls, held on October 21, will be declared on October 24 (Thursday). Counting of votes will start from 8 am and the final results are expected to b e announced by evening after all votes are counted by the Election Commission officials. The recently conducted Assembly Elections witnessed a slump in voter turnout compared to 2014 elections with estimated turnout in Maharashtra stood at 58 per cent and in Haryana 64 per cent. Barring few 'sporadic incidences', Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha said that both the Assembly elections and all the by-elections have been "peaceful and smooth".

In Haryana, the main contest is between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress on several seats but the new Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), which broke away from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), is also said to the king maker in the elections. In Maharashtra, the main parties in the fray are the BJP, Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Assembly Elections in the state is said to be a close battle of two alliances: BJP-Shiv Sena on one hand, and the Congress-NCP on the other.

Maharashtra, Haryana Election Results 2019 - When And Where To Watch


As the counting of votes will begin at 8 am on October 24, ABP News will start its exclusive coverage from 6 am to bring you the fastest update on counting of votes. The Election Commission is expected to declare the results in the evening by 5 pm. The leads predicting which political parties would win the Assembly Elections in both Maharashtra and Haryana will come by afternoon.

You can tune in to ABP News Channel or ABP Live to get all LIVE UDPATES on Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Elections from 6 am onward. Viewers can also watch election results coverage at our LIVE TV and get fastest updates on our social media platforms - Facebook and Twitter.

With less than 24 hours for the EVM strongrooms to open and vote counting to begin, here is a list of the key candidates to watch out for in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections.

1. Devendra Fadnavis (Nagpur South West)

(Getty Image)

He is the Chief Ministerial candidate, a posterboy of RSS and close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi - all the traits you need to taste success in BJP. Fadnavis, who is contesting from Nagpur South West is tipped to win handsome like in 2014. Recently, in a rally in Maharashtra, he stressed on the nature of one-sided fight saying, "The wrestler is ready, but no one to fight".

2. Aditya Thackeray (Worli)

(Getty Image)

The first Thackeray to fight an election, Balasaheb's grandson is definitely a person to watch out for. The Sena wants to make him the Deputy CM face in Fadnavis government, which depends on the share of seats the two alliance partners can garner. Interestingly, moving from Sena's age old "Marathi First" outlook, Thackeray Junior reached out to different sections - Gujarati, Urdu-speaking communities in his constituency in Worli.

3. Ajit Pawar (Baramati)

(Getty Image)

Once known to be in the shadow of Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar is fighting from Pawar stronghold Baramati. BJP's Gopichand Padalkar is fighting from the same constituency but defeating a Pawar in Baramati is as tough as defeating a Gandhi in Rae Bareli. He has been the focus of media for ED row but remained defiant all throughout the campaign.

4. Prithviraj Chavan (Karad South)

(Getty Image)

The former Chief Minister of Maharashtra who is fighting from Karad South is definitely a key person to look out for. The Congress leader is however tipped to lose, according to News18-IPSOS exit poll. Prithviraj Chavan was challenged by BJP's Atulbaba Suresh Bhosale.

5. Ashok Chavan (Bhokar)

(Getty Image)

Another former Chief Minister of the state and Congress leader is fighting from Bhokar constituency. During his rule, he has been mired in scandals. Now years later, even in 2019 Assembly election, his prospects aren't too glossy with News18-IPSOS exit poll predicting a loss for him.

6. Manohar Lal Khattar (Karnal)

(Getty Image)

The CM face of BJP in Haryana, Khattar has evolved from a new kid on the block whose meetings were ill attended to the sole voice in Haryana BJP who commands respect, in the last 5 years. His day of poll was also unique when he travelled by train from Chandigarh to Karnal city, took an e-rickshaw to reach his home and then rode bicycle to reach the polling booth. He is tipped to be back with a huge margin.

7. Randeep Surjewala (Kaithal)

(Getty Image)

A close confidante of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and party's national spokesperson, Randeep Surjewala sought a fifth term as lawmaker, and is contesting from the Kaithal Assembly constituency but the News18-IPSOS exit poll claims that the senior Congress leader is up for a close fight from his Assembly seat. Surjewala is up against Leela Ram Gujjar who had been a former INLD member and has recently joined BJP.

8. Yogeshwar Dutt (Baroda)

(Getty Image)

The famous wrestler and Olympic medallist is another face to look out for. He is unlikely to turn the BJP's fortunes in the tough seat of Baroda, where he is contesting against Congress candidate Sri Krishan Hooda who successfully contested in the 2009 and 2014 elections by defeating Kapoor Singh Narwal of INLD each time. An exit poll conducted by News18-IPSOS has projected that Dutt might lose.

9. Babita Phogat (Dadri)

(Getty Image)

Another wrestler from Haryana, Babita holds two Commonwealth medals and has contested from Dadri seat in Haryana on BJP's ticket. She joined the saffron fold amid much fanfare. However like Dutt, the exit poll has projected her to be on the losing side. She is facing Nripendera Sangwan of the Congress and Somveer Sangwan, a former BJP candidate who contested as an independent.

22:21 PM (IST)  •  24 Oct 2019

Notwithstanding reduced number of seats in the Assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday lauded Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Devendra Fadnavis and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would continue to work with the same zeal.
22:23 PM (IST)  •  24 Oct 2019

22:21 PM (IST)  •  24 Oct 2019

Notwithstanding reduced number of seats in the Assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday lauded Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Devendra Fadnavis and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would continue to work with the same zeal.
21:33 PM (IST)  •  24 Oct 2019

BJP on Thursday won 17 Assembly seats in the bypolls held in 51 Assembly constituencies across 17 states. Congress, which was decimated in the general elections in May, bagged 11 seats in the by-elections held on October 21.
21:14 PM (IST)  •  24 Oct 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failed to open its account in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly polls with party leaders saying they were focusing on the upcoming polls in Delhi. In the 90-member Haryana Assembly, the AAP fielded its candidates on 46 seats, while it was contesting on 24 of the 288 Assembly seats in Maharashtra.
Load More
New Update
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

India Confirms Meeting Between India, Canada Intel Officials, But Maintains No Evidence Shared On Nijjar Case
India Confirms Meeting Between India, Canada Intel Officials, But Maintains No Evidence Shared On Nijjar Case
Jharkhand Elections: INDIA Bloc Arrives At Seat-Sharing Agreement, Friendly Fight In 3 Seats
Jharkhand Elections: INDIA Bloc Arrives At Seat-Sharing Agreement, Friendly Fight In 3 Seats
Pawar Family Hosts Separate Diwali Events For 1st Time As Ajit, Sharad Gear Up For Maharashtra Polls
Pawar Power Split: Pawar Family Hosts Two Diwalis For 1st Time As Ajit, Sharad Gear Up For Polls
4 Sanitation Workers, Including Two Women, Killed After Being Hit By Train In Kerala's Palakkad
4 Sanitation Workers, Including Two Women, Killed After Being Hit By Train In Kerala's Palakkad
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Maharashtra Election: If Numbers Are Needed, Who Will You Choose? Devendra Fadnavis Makes a 'Prediction'Maharashtra Election: Listen to Raj Thackeray's Take On Who Will Be Maharashtra's Next CM | Raj Thackeray ExclusiveMaharashtra Election: Ajit Pawar Speaks Out on Allegations of Collusion with Sharad Pawar | Ajit Pawar ExclusiveChirag Paswan Exclusive Interview: Responds with Laughter on Marriage, Uncle, Nitish & PM Modi | ABP LIVE
Embed widget