Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly Election Results 2019 Tomorrow: When Will Counting of Votes Begin? Time of First Trends, Where to Watch and Other Details
The early trends are expected to emerge by 8:30 pm, after the ECI finishes the counting of votes cast through postal ballots. These are the votes registered by the defence personnel, who cannot travel to their respective polling booths. The credible trends are expected to emerge by 9:00 pm, when the first round of counting is likely to be concluded in all constituencies.
New Delhi, October 23: Results of the assembly elections 2019 in Maharashtra and Haryana will be declared tomorrow, October 24, by the Election Commission of India. The high-stake polls in both the states were held in a single-phase on Monday. A total of 288 and 90 vidhan sabha seats were contested in Maharashtra and Haryana, respectively. Here's your guide-sheet for tracking all details on the day of results. Exit Polls Results 2019: Modi Wave Turns Tsunami? BJP Set For Historic Mandate in Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly Elections, Predict Surveys.
Results of the assembly elections assume significance as the electoral battle comes barely six months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a second mandate to rule the Centre. In run-up to the polls, the BJP banked on the repeal of Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir, whereas, the Opposition tried to leverage from the ongoing economic slowdown.
When Will Counting of Votes Begin?
Counting of votes in Maharashtra and Haryana will begin at 8:00 am at all designated centres by the Election Commission officials. The counting is expected to stretch from 15-20 rounds for each seat, with the final outcome to be declared by the polling body after the counting of votes conclude.
At What Time The First Trends Will Emerge?
The early trends are expected to emerge by 8:30 pm, after the ECI finishes the counting of votes cast through postal ballots. These are the votes registered by the defence personnel, who cannot travel to their respective polling booths as they are deployed on duty. The credible trends are expected to emerge by 9:00 pm, when the first round of counting is likely to be concluded in all constituencies.
How to Track The Election Results?
The poll results could be tracked live on the ECI's designated official website - results.eci.gov.in. On the portal, fields would be available to narrow your search result candidate-wise, party-wise or constituency-wise. The reader can also stay tuned with latestly.com for all the real-time trends and updates on the assembly elections 2019 results.
Where to Watch The Election Results?
The elections results could be tracked live on public broadcaster DD News, or its regional arm in Maharashtra and Haryana. The trends and updates on poll results would also be aired live by all major private TV news channels.
Results of Last Polls
The two states were won by the BJP in the last assembly elections held in 2014. Shortly after the Narendra Modi wave had gripped the nation five years ago, the Haryana assembly polls were won for the first-ever time by the saffron party. In the 90-member assembly, the BJP had succeeded in attaining a simple-majority, winning 47 constituencies.
In Maharashtra, the BJP and the Shiv Sena had broken their 25-year-old alliance ahead of the polls and contested separately. The two parties won 122 and 63 seats, respectively, and inked a post-poll pact to form the government. The then 15-year-old incumbent alliance of the Congress and the NCP was also split, with two parties being reduced to 42 and 41 seat, respectively.
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