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‘Analyzing Haryana’s Unexpected Results’: Rahul Gandhi’s First Reaction After Survey Results | India News – Times of India
Rahul said, “My sincere gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. India’s victory in the state is a victory of the Constitution, a victory of democratic self-respect. We analyze the unexpected results of Haryana. We will inform the Election Commission about the complaints coming from many constituencies.”
Rahul, who signaled a commitment despite the electoral setback, added: “Sincere thanks to all the people of Haryana for their support and to our Babbar Sher employees for their tireless hard work. We will continue this fight for rights, for social and economic justice, for the truth, and we will continue to raise your voices.”
This comes after BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Wednesday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his silence after the election results in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. Malviya accused Rahul Gandhi of showing ‘arrogance’ and ‘lack of grace’ in the aftermath of the Congress party’s defeat in Haryana.
The BJP won its highest ever tally of 48 seats – one more than in the 2014 elections. The Congress managed to secure 37 seats, while the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) claimed two seats, and three independent candidates also emerged as victorious in battle.
Notably, the BJP contested 89 of the 90 seats in Haryana and chose not to field a candidate in Sirsa, where its ally, Gopal Kanda, was the sitting MLA; However, Kanda lost his seat in the elections.
The INDIA block However, is set to form the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, winning 49 of 90 seats in the parliamentary elections – its first since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago. The National Conference (NC), the oldest regional party in J&K, emerged as the frontrunner, winning 42 seats and falling just six seats short of an outright majority.
