Farooq Abdullah stated that the National Conference will form a government in Jammu and Kashmir in alliance with Congress. He expressed openness to coalition with PDP to promote unity in the region.

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Four pollsters -- Dainik Bhaskar, India Today - C Voter, Peoples Pulse and Axis My India -- are giving the edge to the Congress-National Conference, projecting at least 35 seats for the alliance.

Former CM Bhupinder Hooda expressed confidence in Congress forming a strong government based on exit polls, while NC vice president Omar Abdullah dismissed the polls as 'time pass'.

The official counting time begins at 8 am. The process begins with the counting of postal ballots that only select groups can use, including people with disabilities.

Congress is predicted to win decisively in Haryana, potentially securing up to 65 seats in the 90-member assembly. In Jammu & Kashmir, the NC-Congress-CPM alliance is likely to lead over BJP, but may fall short of a majority.