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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised for a hat-trick victory in Haryana, with the party currently leading in 50 seats. The BJP's success is a setback for the Congress, which has been attempting to reclaim its footing in the state after a decade of absence. The BJP's strong performance is attributed to the people of Haryana's discontent with the Congress. Anil Vij, a senior BJP leader and former minister, secured the Ambala Cantt assembly seat, defeating Independent candidate Chitra Sarwara by a margin of 7,277 votes. Vij secured a total of 59,858 votes while Sarwara received 52,581 votes. Congress candidate Parvinder Pal Pari came in third with 14,469 votes.
Vij's victory is a testament to the BJP's popularity in the region. He commented on the trends earlier in the day, referencing a song from the movie 'Hum Dono', suggesting that he embraces both the joys and sorrows of life. He also criticized the Congress, claiming that they were spreading falsehoods and that there were internal divisions within the party. The BJP's victory in Haryana is a significant blow to the Congress's hopes of returning to power in the state. The party has been struggling to regain its footing after its defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
The Congress's defeat in Haryana is a reflection of the party's broader struggles in the country. The party has been struggling to maintain its support base in the face of growing support for the BJP. The Congress's defeat in Haryana is a sign that the party's strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections may need to be reconsidered. The results from key candidates reflect a mixed bag of wins and losses. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Independent candidate Savitri Jindal all secured victories, while INLD's Abhay Singh Chautala was among the losers. The BJP, meanwhile, saw losses for Haryana assembly speaker Gian Chand Gupta, Haryana Lokhit Party leader Gopal Kanda, and BJP leader O P Dhankar. In Julana, Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat won against BJP rival Yogesh Kumar by a margin of 6,015 votes. The Aam Aadmi Party, however, failed to win any seats.
Source: Haryana Poll Results: BJP leader Anil Vij wins Ambala Cantt seat with a margin of over 7,000 votes