India's main opposition Congress party has complained to the election panel about concerns regarding the counting of votes in state elections in Haryana won by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),

The Congress on Tuesday said it cannot accept the Haryana Assembly polls verdict as there were "serious issues" about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of the EVMs in some districts,

As soon as Congress lost in Haryana, the tone of the alliance partners appeared to be changed as they advised introspection. INDIA allies' reactions are crucial ahead of key elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

A political party needs to win at least 46 seats in the 90-member Haryana Assembly to form a government in the state. Congress is leading on 35 seats and the BJP is ahead on 49 seats.

"The Election Commission was handed over written complaints from seven constituencies while the remaining complaints will be submitted in another two days," said the party in a statement on Wednesday

The Congress, after a review of its unexpected loss in the Haryana Assembly polls, intends to form a fact-finding committee to examine the reasons behind the defeat, including potential discrepancies in EVMs and internal party issues,

While speaking on the Congress’ review meeting over Haryana elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken said that discussions were held over the possible reasons responsible for the Congress’ debacle in the Haryana polls.

The Congress party is set to form a fact-finding committee to investigate its unexpected loss in the Haryana Assembly elections, according to party sources. Despite predictions from exit polls, the BJP secured a third consecutive victory in the state,

While speaking on the upcoming UP bypolls and amid speculations of rift between Congress and Samajwadi Party after the Haryana poll results, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that the alliance between his party and Congress will continue.