Modi's BJP Faces Mixed Results in Key Indian Elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP shows strong performance in Haryana elections but trails in Jammu and Kashmir. The elections mark Modi's first significant popularity test since his third term inauguration, with Haryana results reinforcing BJP's appeal while Jammu and Kashmir lean towards Congress-NC alliance.

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is advancing toward a surprising victory in Haryana's state elections, according to recent trends. The contest is Narendra Modi's first electoral test since becoming Prime Minister for a third time in June, with Haryana showing strong support for Modi's BJP.

Despite favorable signs in Haryana, the BJP is trailing behind the opposition alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. The northern state, which underwent elections for the first time in a decade, has the Congress-NC alliance poised for a comfortable victory, according to the Election Commission of India's results.

This election cycle is pivotal for Modi, whose BJP had a setback in the general elections earlier this year. A victory in Haryana could bolster his party while a win for Congress in Jammu and Kashmir could revitalize its leadership under Rahul Gandhi.

(With inputs from agencies.)