24 Oct, 19:26 (IST)

Haryana was set for a hung Assembly with no party appearing in a position to cross the halfway mark in the 90-member House. According to the latest trends available with the Election Commission, the ruling BJP won 33 seats and was leading in 7 other constituencies in Haryana, still 6 short of the majority figures. Close on the heels was Congress, winning 28 seats and leading in 3. Newcomer Jannayak Janata Dal (JJP) was victorious in 10 constituencies, making it a possible kingmaker.

24 Oct, 19:21 (IST)

In Maharashtra, where 288 seats were at stake, the BJP won 74 seats and was leading in 29 while its ally Shiv Sena bagged 47 seats and was ahead in 10 constituencies, taking their combined lead tally to 160. From the Opposition camp, the Congress won 31 seats and was leading in 15 while its alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) won 43 seats and was leading in 10 seats.

24 Oct, 17:12 (IST)

Mandate in Maharashtra is evidently in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. "If needed, Amit bhai can come here," he added.

24 Oct, 16:35 (IST)

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses the media, saying that the party won't budge from the 50-50 arrangement in the BJP-Sena alliance government in the state. He also dodged the question on Maharashtra Chief Minister, saying that it will be decided. 

24 Oct, 15:19 (IST)

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is way ahead of the Congress-NCP combine in Maharashtra. In Haryana, however, a hung assembly is likely as no party seems to have touch halfway mark.

24 Oct, 13:45 (IST)

Big blow to Congress veteran Randeep Singh Surjewala as he loses from Kaithal seat in Haryana by just 567 votes. BJP is now leading on 36 seats in Haryana while Congress is ahead on 35.

24 Oct, 13:22 (IST)

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, while addressing the media, has invited all parties - JJP, INLD, BSP and Independent candidates - to form a non-BJP government in Haryana. Both Congress and BJP are leading on 35 seats each in the state.

24 Oct, 12:58 (IST)

An interesting turn in numbers in Haryana - The BJP and Congress are now neck and neck in the state. BJP 36, Congress 35. The JJP is leading on 10 seats.

24 Oct, 12:50 (IST)

Here's a look at the latest numbers from Maharashtra and Haryana:HaryanaBJP 38Congress 32JJP 10Others 10MaharashtraBJP 102Shiv Sena 63NCP 54Congress 37Others 32

24 Oct, 12:16 (IST)

As Haryana witnesses a cliffhanger contest, all eyes are now on who really will form the government. The JJP is grabbing the limelight today. Meanwhile, Haryana Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda will hold a press conference at 1 pm.

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The results of Assembly Elections 2019 in Haryana and Maharashtra will be declared today. Counting of votes for Haryana and Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha polls will begin at 8 am on Thursday and the first trend are expected to be out by 8:30 am. The final results for both the states can be expected by October 24 afternoon or early evening. The exit polls have predicted a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in both the states. It remains to be seen whether the poll pundits have got it right. Stay with us for Live news updates on Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls 2019 results.

Voting for the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly and 90-seat Haryana Vidhan Sabha had taken place on Monday, October 21. While Haryana witnessed a 65.6 percent voter turnout, Maharashtra saw 60.5 percent voting. A total of 1,169 candidates had contested the Haryana elections while Maharashtra saw 3,237 candidates in the battle for the state.

Haryana Assembly Elections 2019

Except for the India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll that has predicted a hung Assembly in Haryana, all other post-poll surveys have pointed towards a win for the BJP. If the BJP wins, it will be a second continuous term for the Manohar Lal Khattar government in the state. Exit Polls Results 2019: Modi Wave Turns Tsunami? BJP Set For Historic Mandate in Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly Elections, Predict Surveys.

Haryana witnessed a drop in voter turnout in comparison with the voting percentage in the 2014 Haryana polls. While the voter turnout was 76 percent in 2014, it was just 65.6 percent this election.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019

The exit poll results for Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha polls have indicated a clean sweep for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance with Congress-NCP expected to be a distant second. If the poll predictions are proven right, it will be a second straight term for Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Like Haryana, Maharashtra, too, witnessed a drop in voting percentage from 2014 till now.

These elections come months after the BJP returned to power at the Centre with a thumping victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2019. They also come at a time when economic crisis, pollution and PMC Bank crisis have plagued the government. However, with the Opposition being seen as weak and inactive, political experts have stated that these polls will be an easy cake-walk for the BJP.

Security has been tightened for counting of votes across Maharashtra and Haryana. This election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will also carry out live webcasting of counting at hype sensitive polling booths. Stay tuned to LatestLY for the latest updates on Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Elections 2019 results.