Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Saturday, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. Shinde’s rally will be at Azad Maidan, while Thackeray’s will be at Shivaji Park. Both leaders aim to show their strength, with Shinde expecting around 2 lakh supporters. Teasers released by both factions highlight their political messages, with Shinde criticizing Congress ties and Thackeray targeting the BJP. The rallies hold deep significance for Shiv Sena, a tradition started by Bal Thackeray in the 1960s.

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 11, 2024, to stake his claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Supported by Congress, CPM, AAP, and independent legislators, Abdullah has secured the backing of 54 members in the 90-member Assembly. Congress, through its Pradesh Congress Committee, officially endorsed Abdullah’s leadership. This marks the first government formation since J&K's special status was revoked in 2019. NC’s Farooq Abdullah is likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat.

Nayab Saini is expected to take oath as Haryana's Chief Minister on October 15, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the assembly elections. A 10-member committee, led by the Panchkula District Commissioner, is overseeing preparations for the ceremony. Saini, who replaced Manohar Lal Khattar in March, is from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. The BJP secured 48 seats, its best-ever result in Haryana. Key ministerial candidates include Mahipal Dhanda and Mool Chand Sharma. The new cabinet will have a maximum of 14 ministers, including Saini.

Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, emphasized that statehood is the top priority for the region and criticized blaming Congress for the Haryana election results. In an interview, he expressed hope for the restoration of Article 370 and highlighted the need for healthy relations with the Centre, clarifying that good relations with the BJP would be challenging. Abdullah stated, “It is unfair to blame Congress for the results... Our alliance is intact.” He affirmed the coalition government's commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

During a foundation stone-laying ceremony for development projects worth ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra, PM Modi criticized Congress for attempting to divide Hindus and using Muslims as a vote bank. Referring to BJP's victory in Haryana's assembly elections, Modi stated that OBCs and Dalits support the BJP, and Congress's tactics failed. He also announced major infrastructure upgrades, including metro expansions, solar energy projects, and new airport terminals in Maharashtra, calling it unprecedented development under BJP’s rule.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to the party's unexpected loss in the Haryana Assembly elections, stating that complaints of irregularities from various constituencies would be reported to the Election Commission. Expressing gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their support, he called their victory a triumph of the Constitution and democratic self-respect. Despite the loss in Haryana, Gandhi thanked voters and praised Congress' "Babbar Sher" workers for their hard work. He emphasized the party’s continued fight for social and economic justice, rights, and truth, assuring supporters that Congress will keep raising its voice.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have remained silent after the Congress's defeat in the Haryana Assembly elections. Despite their active involvement in campaigning, neither has publicly addressed the loss, where the Congress secured 37 seats against BJP’s 48. Senior Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, have raised concerns over delays in election result updates, alleging manipulation of EVMs. The Election Commission rejected these claims, while the BJP accused Congress of making excuses. Rahul Gandhi, who previously addressed media on Congress’s success in Lok Sabha polls, has yet to react to this setback.

The BJP won a historic third consecutive term in Haryana, surpassing the 46-seat majority mark with 48 seats, defying exit poll predictions. Congress won 37 seats, while INLD and JJP faltered. In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance secured a significant victory with 45 seats, defeating the ruling BJP. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is set to become the next Chief Minister. Mehbooba Mufti's PDP won 3 seats, and AAP secured a surprise win in Doda. PM Modi hailed the peaceful elections as a triumph of democracy and the Constitution.

The BJP secured a majority in Haryana's 90-seat Assembly, earning a record third consecutive term. Congress's strong start in the state was overtaken by BJP’s Nayab Singh Saini-led campaign. Meanwhile, in Jammu & Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance won 45 seats, paving the way for Omar Abdullah to be the next Chief Minister. The BJP secured 27 seats in J&K, while AAP managed only one. Celebrations erupted at the Congress office in Srinagar, marking a significant victory.

In a surprising turn of events, the BJP has secured a historic hat-trick in the Haryana Assembly elections, leading in 49 out of 90 seats despite facing 10 years of anti-incumbency. Key factors for this victory include a counter-polarization of Jat votes, sustained loyalty from urban voters, and a united front under newly appointed Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The Congress, overconfident in its Jat support, suffered from infighting, diminishing its electoral strength. The BJP's strategic approach and solid voter base have allowed it to defy expectations and maintain power in Haryana.