Haryana's political battle has concluded, with the BJP securing its third consecutive term, surpassing its previous records. Following its victory in Madhya Pradesh, where it retained power with a solid majority, the BJP defied analysts' predictions once again. Unlike Madhya Pradesh's popular Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Haryana's Chief Minister was changed just six months prior, following Manohar Lal Khattar’s exit, which left a wave of anti-incumbency. Pre-election reports highlighted the “Congress Ki Hawa Chal Rahi Hai” sentiment and exit polls favoured Congress with Deepender Singh Hooda as the next CM. However, the Congress's reliance on Jat voters, its overt backing of Hooda and poor management alienated non-Jat communities, leading to its defeat in Haryana Elections 2024. In contrast, the BJP adapted, learning from past mistakes and benefiting from RSS support, which bridged caste divides. Yogi Adityanath’s rhetoric, such as "Batenge Toh Katenge," resonated with nationalist voters. Additionally, community events, caste-focused promises, and strong booth-level strategies significantly boosted the BJP’s campaign.

The BJP's seat tally this year rose from 40 in 2019 to 48. The Congress also improved its seat count, surpassing other parties like the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP). The INLD, which had won 19 seats in 2014, managed to secure only two this year. Similarly, the JJP, which held 10 seats in 2019, failed to win any seats this time around. The Haryana political landscape has offered numerous lessons in strategic maneuvering. The question now is whether similar dynamics will play out in Maharashtra, where tensions between the dominant Maratha community and the OBCs are escalating. Can the BJP's precise strategy, which succeeded in Haryana, replicate its impact in Maharashtra and Jharkhand? As time unfolds, the answer will emerge. Meanwhile, it’s crucial to examine the recent election outcomes and the tactical moves employed by both the BJP and Congress to better understand their approaches.