Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trailed in two provincial elections as votes were counted on Tuesday, TV channels said, a fresh setback after it failed to win a clear majority in the general election this year.

The BJP is in the lead in the state of Haryana which borders the capital Delhi, but trails in the federal territories of Jammu and Kashmir, which are seeing their first election results in a decade.

Chirag Paswan credits PM Modi for the BJP's decisive victories in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that the outcomes represent a win for farmers, youth, soldiers, and the Constitution.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headed for a surprise election victory in Haryana state on Tuesday, reinforcing its popularity in the northern heartland a few months after stumbling in national elections.

The BJP has registered a surprising win in Haryana, defying exit polls and early trends. The credit for this victory goes to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who worked tirelessly in the state alongside Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

In the 1990s, Narendra Modi began his political journey as BJP's general secretary in Haryana, focusing on building the party's presence. His dedication led to significant electoral victories, including the 2024 elections.

By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved into the lead in elections in the northern state of Haryana on Tuesday, reversing early trends when it was trailing the main opposition Congress party,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the people of Haryana for rejecting falsehood and embracing truth, development, and good governance as the BJP secured its third consecutive victory in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi , after the BJP 's massive victory in the Haryana Assembly elections and slightly bettering its performance in Jammu and Kashmir, ripped apart the Congress alleging their divisive political game.