Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 : As Bharatiya Janata Party secured majority in Harayana by winning 48 seats out of the 90 in the Assembly polls, BJP leader Smriti Irani said that this is the victory of the development work done in Haryana under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.
"Today is the victory of the development work done in Haryana under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. I thank the workers and congratulate them. If the Congress party rejects the results of Haryana, it means that the Congress party is rejecting the Constitution and democratic structure of the country," Smriti Irani said.
The BJP won 48 seats in Haryana Assembly, getting absolute majority in the 90-member House. The party is poised to form its third successive government in the state. Meanwhile Congress seat tally folded at 37 seats. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has won 2 seats. Additionally, Independent candidates have won three seats. The Assembly has 90 seats, with results declared for 89 and 1 still being counted.
Speaking about the Jammu and Kashmir elections, Smriti Irani expressed pride that the elections were conducted peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir.
"As an Indian, it is my pride that the elections were conducted peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir. Today's verdict is a symbol of people's dedication towards the creation of a new India."
Election Commission of India has declared the result of J-K Assembly Elections. The alliance of the National Conference and Congress achieved a majority by securing 48 seats, with the former winning 42 and later bagging 6 seats, BJP won 29 seats while Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP won only 3 seats. AAP also opened its account in J-K, winning from Handwara constituency.