Chandigarh, October 24: Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja, on the day of counting of votes for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2019, met Ahmed Patel and claimed that the Congress will form government in Haryana, even before the exact tally of the elections are out. Kumari Selja was quoted saying by The Times of India that, "Haryana has given the verdict -- it will not tolerate BJP's misgovernance any more. Choosing to leave behind the maladies inflicted on its people in last 5 years, the state is ready to embrace a new dawn of justice and equality under the leadership of Congress." Maharashtra, Haryana Government Formation Updates: Hectic Parleys On for CM Post in Both States As Elections Results Pour In.

The contest in Haryana is slated for a close finish as the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition Congress are in a close fight for winning the state.

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With BJP not managing the show as was expected by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in the Assembly election, there was silence at his official residence on Thursday as the results threw up a close contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, reported IANS. Haryana Assembly Election Results 2019: Amit Shah Summons Manohar Lal Khattar as BJP, Congress, JJP Contest Turns Cliffhanger.

The current trends show BJP (39) slightly ahead of Congress (29) in Haryana. However, none of the party is in the position to form the Government on their own. JJP is leading in 11, while Independent (6), as counting progresses for the 90-member Assembly. CM Manohar Lal Khattar is summoned to New Delhi by party President Amit Shah and the two are holding a meeting, said reports.

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