Haryana Votes To Be Counted Tomorrow; BJP Confident, Congress Hopeful

The elections in Haryana are the first major direct contest between the BJP and the Congress following the Lok Sabha.

Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath as the counting day approaches in Haryana, with the ruling BJP confident of retaining power for a third term, and the Congress, which is out of power for 10 years, more than hopeful of making a comeback when results are announced on Tuesday.

Officials said all preparations, including security arrangements, have been completed for the counting process which begins at 8 am on October 8.

"A three-tier security arrangements have been made at counting venues," Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal told PTI on Monday.