Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Confident in BJP’s Third Term in Haryana
In Kurukshetra, Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence in the BJP forming the government for the third time as votes are counted for the Haryana Assembly elections. Saini emphasized the BJP’s honest work for Haryana’s development over the past ten years, contrasting it with Congress’s alleged corruption. He stated, “BJP has worked with honesty for all sections of society.”
On the day of vote counting, Saini visited the Shri Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Temple and the Saini Samaj Dharamshala, interacting with party workers and supporters. He is contesting from the Ladwa assembly constituency in Kurukshetra district.
Vote Counting Process
Counting of votes began at 8 am, starting with postal ballots followed by EVM counting. Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal announced 93 counting centers across 22 districts for 90 assembly constituencies. Two centers each are set up for Badshahpur, Gurugram, and Pataudi constituencies, with one center for the remaining constituencies.
To ensure security, 30 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and around 12,000 police personnel are deployed at the counting centers. The centers are under a three-tier security cover, with central security forces in the innermost layer.
Despite exit polls predicting a Congress win, Saini remains optimistic about BJP’s victory, stating, “Congress works for power, BJP works for service.”
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Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal of a school but for the whole state.
Nayab Singh Saini -: Nayab Singh Saini is a political leader in India, currently serving as the Chief Minister of Haryana, a state in India.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its focus on nationalistic and conservative policies.
Haryana -: Haryana is a state in northern India, known for its rich culture and history. It is an important agricultural and industrial region.
Exit polls -: Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after people have voted in an election. They help predict which party or candidate might win before the official results are announced.
Congress -: Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is another major political party in India. It has a long history and has been in power many times since India’s independence.