Election results in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir dominated the day's news. Early trends showed Congress leading in Haryana, but by mid-morning, BJP staged a dramatic comeback, ultimately securing a third consecutive term. In J&K, the NC-Congress alliance maintained a steady lead throughout the day. The unexpected Haryana result led to Congress questioning the counting process, while BJP celebrated its hat-trick. PM Modi addressed party workers, hailing the victory as a triumph of development politics. In J&K, Farooq Abdullah announced Omar Abdullah as the prospective Chief Minister. The results marked a 1-1 score for the NDA and INDIA alliance in their first post-Lok Sabha poll battle. Analysts dissected the reasons behind BJP's surprise win and Congress's underperformance in Haryana.