Finance
According to the Election Commission website, the ruling BJP secured a historic third term in Haryana, gaining 48 seats and putting an end to the Congress’ decade-long revival in the state.
The Congress party won 37 seats, the Independents got three, and the INLD won two.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the people of Haryana for returning the BJP with its largest mandate ever.
Gian Chand Gupta, Haryana Lokhit Party’s Gopal Kanda, and BJP leader O P Dhankar are among those who have suffered significant losses.
Vinesh Phogat of the Congress won the Julana seat by 6,015 votes over her nearest BJP competitor, Yogesh Kumar.
The Aam Aadmi Party has drawn a blank.
The counting of votes began at 8 am amid tight security.
