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The 2024 Haryana Assembly elections witnessed a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), securing a third consecutive term in power. The BJP's stellar performance in the state, leading with 48 seats, eclipsed the exit poll predictions of a Congress comeback. In a notable individual triumph, former wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat claimed the Julana assembly seat, marking a significant win for her party amidst the BJP's overall dominance.
Phogat's victory over the BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Army officer, and Kavita Dalal from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), solidified her position as a rising force in Haryana politics. Her win came with a comfortable margin of over 6,000 votes, signifying her strong appeal to the voters in Julana. This victory holds immense significance for Phogat, who joined the Congress only a few months prior, making her foray into the political arena. Her decision to join the Congress came after facing an Olympic heartbreak due to a shock disqualification earlier in the year. Her entry into politics underscored her desire to advocate for the rights and challenges faced by athletes in India.
The Haryana elections marked the first major direct contest between the BJP and the Congress following the Lok Sabha polls. The outcome is expected to be used by the winning party as a platform to bolster their narratives in other states slated for elections in the upcoming months. The BJP's landslide victory in Haryana reinforces its position as a formidable political force in the country, while the Congress's relatively weaker performance highlights the need for strategic reassessment and restructuring within the party. The outcome of these elections will undoubtedly shape the political landscape in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.
Source: Election Results 2024: Congress's Vinesh Phogat Wins Debut Election From Haryana's Julana