Congress confirming rule in Haryana; political moves in Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI: With the results set to come out today, the Congress camp has activated cabinet discussions in Haryana in the spirit of exit poll predictions. The BJP, which is rejecting the survey results, is also not giving up hope. At the same time, the fronts have intensified their move to capture power in Jammu and Kashmir if no one gets an absolute majority.

According to exit polls, the Congress will return to power in Haryana after a gap of 10 years. If the Congress wins, it will be projected as the public support for Rahul Gandhi. Especially, at a time when the party made a strong comeback in the parliamentary elections.

The anti-incumbency sentiment against the BJP government and the decline in the credibility of smaller parties like the JJP and the ILND are in favour of the Congress. The Congress believes that Dushyant Chautala's JJP's vote share of 15 per cent in 2019 will come down to 1-2 per cent.

However, the BJP is hoping that the OBC, Brahmin and Saini vote banks will not be breached. They are expecting a leakage in Jat votes. The answer to all these questions will be out with the declaration of results this morning.

The Congress-National Conference alliance has started a move to bring parties, including the PDP, to their side if they do not have a majority in Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP, a constituent of the 'India' front, contested alone but is likely to cooperate in government formation. JKPP, Panthers Party, Awami Ittehad, Awami National Conference Party and independents may also be approached.

Hooda vs Selja

• Major moves focusing on former chief minister Bhupinder Hooda
• Selja Kumari and Randeep Surjewala calling for a generational change
• Opinion of MLAs is important, says Hooda
• BJP to woo Selja

Five nominated members crucial in Kashmir

The Lieutenant Governor can nominate five members in addition to the MPs elected in the 90-member Assembly. They have the right to vote. With this, the strength will become 95. The absolute majority in the House will become 48. On an average, the BJP is predicted to win 30 seats.