The counting of votes for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are underway. In Jammu and Kashmir, Congress, NC alliance has taken a lead. However, Haryana has witnessed a sea-saw battle.

The exit polls had predicted Congress coming back to power. However, as more rounds of counting get completed, the tides seem to be turning in favour of the BJP

Join Madhavan Narayanan Sr. Journalist and Yuvraj Pokharna, Columnist, on ET Now to discuss the latest political developments. The opposition parties have experienced a mixed bag of results, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force in Haryana and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir.

Having learned its lessons from the unexpected Lok Sabha poll verdict, the BJP had left no stone unturned to arrest the 10-year-long anti-incumbency in the northern state, and its gamble paid off. ALSO READ: ‘Guarantee of vikas prevailed over pack of lies’: PM Modi on BJP's Haryana win “The victory in Haryana is outcome of immense hardwork of party workers.

Congress General Secretary Kumari Selja on October 08 expressed dismay over the Haryana Assembly Polls result. While addressing the media, he said that the results are disappointing and the workers are upset with the result.

In the world of politics, much like in cricket, the match isn't over until the last ball is bowled. The Haryana election results on Tuesday served as a vivid reminder of this reality. The BJP , which appeared to be trailing in early trends,