"PM Modi's statement of unity worked": Spiritual leader Akhileshwaranand Giri hails BJP's victory in Haryana

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): As the BJP secured an unprecedented victory in the Haryana Assembly polls, spiritual leader Akhileshwaranand Giri on Tuesday congratulated the party, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "statement of unity" resonated with the people of the state.
"Prime Minister's statement of unity worked, and people voted unitedly, rising above caste, as reflected in the results," Akhileshwaranand Giri said while speaking to ANI.
He added that while the results in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) might be somewhat disappointing for the party, the success in Haryana should be a cause for celebration and joy.
Polling for the 90 Assembly seats in Haryana took place on Saturday, October 5. Exit polls had predicted a clear majority for the Congress in the state.
The elections in Jammu and Kashmir were held in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1.
Earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini secured his victory from Ladwa assembly constituency with a margin of 16,054 votes, according to data from the Election Commission. Saini triumphed over Congress candidate Mewa Singh and independent candidate Vikramjeet Singh Cheema.
Saini expressed his gratitude, thanking the 2.80 crore people of Haryana "wholeheartedly," stating that the public had once again endorsed the BJP's work for a third time. He also attributed his victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"I want to thank the 2.80 crore people of Haryana for endorsing the BJP's work for the third time. I thank them wholeheartedly. This victory is solely due to PM Modi. Under his leadership, we are progressing. He spoke to me and gave his blessings. I had faith that the poor, farmers, and the youth of Haryana would support me, and with this belief, I was confident that the BJP would win the election for the third time," Saini said.
The BJP won 48 seats in Haryana assembly, getting absolute majority in the 90-member House. The party is poised to form its third successive government in the state.
The Indian National Congress (INC) followed closely, winning 37 seats. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) won 2 seats, and independent candidates secured three seats. (ANI)