Maharashtra, Haryana election result: Live updates of fate of 2 states

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Before 2014, BJP was always a junior party of the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. For 50 years, no chief minister was able to complete the five-year term. Devendra Fadnavis got the opportunity to serve the entire five-year term. Maharashtra and especially Mumbai contribute immensely to the country’s economy. Political stability is important there."

Union home minister Amit Shah addressed the gathering at party's headquarters in Delhi. "Under Modi ji’s leadership, BJP’s expansion and India’s development is guaranteed. I would like to congratulate Modi ji for this victory. I would also like to congratulate Devendra Fadnavis and Manohar Lal Khattar for their victory in Maharashtra and Haryana," Shah said. 

Taking to Twitter PM Modi thanked the people of Haryana and said, "I thank the people of Haryana for blessing us. We will continue to work with the same zeal and dedication for the state’s progress. I laud the efforts of hardworking BJP Haryana karyakartas, who toiled extensively and went amongst people to elaborate on our development agenda."

PM Modi to address BJP cadre after the results of Maharashtra and Haryana elections were  announced. 

Accompanied by Union minister Nitin Gadkari and working president JP Nadda, BJP national president Amit Shah arrive at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. 
 

Buoyed by his victory from Worli, Aaditya Thackeray held a presser today and urged members from other parties to come together for the betterment of the society. He also urged seniors from other political parties to guide him  
 

JJP leader Dushyant Choutala has decided, if sources are to be believed, to go with the BJP in Haryana. 

Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiva Sena chief has said that the people have given a reality check. 

He said, "People of Maharashtra have given a reality check. People have kept democracy alive. People of Maharashtra have given a reality check to all parties. One thing is for sure that for the next 5 years, people in power would have to work with full credibility and responsibility. Who will be the chief minister, this question is very important. We have decided on a 50-50 formula, we decided on 144 seats each. Whatever formula was decided, according to that we will take steps with full transparency. We will decide who will be the chief minister after talking to the Delhi leadership."

Uddhav Thackeray, in his presser, made it amply clear that they were not lusting for power 

Amid growing reports that the Shiva Sena might place more demands in the coalition meet, Devendra Fadnavis, CM, Maharashtra will hold a press conference at 4: 30 pm 

Dushyant Chautala says, "Counting of slips from a VVPAT is underway. As soon as I get certificate, I'll discuss with everyone, hold a meeting with MLAs tomorrow & decide the future course of action. Too early to say anything.I believe state wants change & JJP will bring it."

Jannayak Janta Party's Dushyant Chautala emerges victorious in Uchana Kalan 

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is leading in Karnal assembly seat by 41,950 votes. Congress' Tarlochan Singh is trailing.

BJP's Haryana chief Subhash Barala says that he has not resigned from his post and that the news of his resignation is a rumour

BJP has won 5 seats & leading in 97 constituencies, Shiv Sena has won 5 seats & leading in 55 constituencies, NCP has won 1 seat & leading in 54 constituencies and Indian National Congress leading in 44

Congress's Randeep Surjewala concedes defeat from Kaithal says, "I congratulate BJP's candidate on the victory. I hope that he will work for the development of Kaithal."

As per the official trends by the Election Commission, BJP is leading on 39 seats, Congress on 33 seats out of the total 90 seats in the state.

Shiv Sena's Ajay Choudhary wins by a margin of 39,337 votes in Shivadi constituency.

BJP supporters in Maharashtra break out in celebrations as BJP - Shiv Sena lead in the region 

The Sena is leading in 65 seats in the 288-member House. If the party manages to cross the 80 mark, it will be interesting to see how it pushes the BJP, its alliance partner. 

Bharatiya Janata Party's Babita Phogat leading with a margin of 2387 votes in Dadri assembly constituency

The BSE Sensex jumped over 250 points as the markets opened, but is currently trading flat at 39,026.79. Nifty advanced 30.10 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 11,634.20. 

Jannayak Janata Party workers in Jind celebrate as party is leading on 11 assembly seats

BJP leading in 101 constituencies, Shiv Sena leading in 64 constituencies, NCP leading in 52 constituencies & Indian National Congress in 39

The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) is leading on four seats out of five in Jind district . The party is contesting on 86 out of 90 assembly seats.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar contesting from Karnal assembly seat is leading with 14030 votes, after third round of counting

As per official trends from Election Commission, BJP-5, BSP- 2, SP- 2 and INC-1

CM Devendra Fadnavis contesting from Nagpur South-West Constituency is leading, after 2nd round of counting.

BJP leading in 75 constituencies, Shiv Sena leading in 47 constituencies, NCP leading in 43 constituencies & Others 65

Jannayak Janata Party chief Dushyant Chautala said his party would emerge as the kingmaker. The party leads in eight seats. Chautala leads from Uchana Kalan while Naina Singh leads from Badhra and Ram Kumar Gautam leads from Narnaund. With the results from Haryana pointing to a hung Assembly, according to early trends, Chautala may emerge kingmaker.

Senior Congress leader & former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda at a counting centre in Rohtak.

According to official trends from EC, Jannayak Janta Party-7, Bharatiya Janata Party-19 & Indian National Congress -16 & Others-4

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is leading from the Nagpur South West constituency. Aaditya Thackeray leads from Worli constituency. 

The BJP has taken a lead in early trends in Haryana, leading in 53 of the state's 90 Assembly seats. The Congress is up in 22 seats, while other candidates are ahead in eight. 

BJP leading in 15 constituencies, Shiv Sena leading in 11 constituencies, Congress leading in 3 constituencies and NCP leading in 9 constituencies

According to official trends from EC, Indian National Congress leading on 1 seat and Jannayak Janta Party leading on 1 seat

BJP crosses the half-way mark of 46 in early trends, as per data provided by C-Voter. The ruling party was ahead in 50 seats, Congress was leading in 15 and Others in 4 seats at 8:50 am .
 

Till about 8.30 am, the BJP has taken the lead in both the states. In Maharashtra, the BJP is leading in 63 seats of 93 where counting had begun. In Haryana, the BJP is leading in 40 of the 53 seats where counting has begun. 

Celebrations break out in Maharashtra. The party has planned sweets, rallies, music bands and big banners congratulating leaders.

Dushyanat Chautala: Neither the BJP nor the Congress will be able to cross 40. JJP will have the reigns of the state

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar leading in Karnal, BJP's Babita Phogat leads while Bhupinder Singh Hooda leads in Rohtak district

Apart from Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly election results, the Election Commission will also declare the results of bypolls to 51 seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies. The results of bye-elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Meghalaya and Telangana will be declared.

Maharashtra: Aditya Thackeray leads in Worli, CM Devendra Fadnavis leads in Nagpur South West constituency

Counting of votes begins, starting with the postal ballots, at Colaba counting centre in Mumbai

First trends from Maharashtra: BJP leading in 9 seats 

Counting of votes begins for Maharashtra & Haryana Assembly elections

The Sena is leading in 65 seats in the 288-member House. If the party manages to cross the 80 mark, it will be interesting to see how it pushes the BJP, its alliance partner. 

Bharatiya Janata Party's Babita Phogat leading with a margin of 2387 votes in Dadri assembly constituency

In a presser addressed by Uddhav Thackeray said he would remind  the BJP on the 50:50 formula they had decided to employ in the pre-poll alliance