Congress surges in Himachal Pradesh, likely to form govt

Himachal Pradesh has not returned any incumbent government to power in the last nearly four decades

Exit polls predict big majority for BJP in Gujarat, edge in HP

Two exit polls showed a dead heat between the BJP and the Congress in Himachal Pradesh where results could go either way

A total of 55,92,828 electors who will cast their votes till 5 pm today will decide the fate of 412 candidates who are in the fray

Rajnath Singh said, 'We will get majority in both the states and form government.'

Kumar's observation came a day before the counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Singh, who is longest-serving and fourth chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, averred that Congress would come to power in the state.

Rajnath Singh criticises Cong top leaders for not campaigning in HP, says have conceded defeat even before the results are announced.

Earlier, Modi said that HP elections had become a one-sided contest and Congress had run away from battlefield.

Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will go to polls by the end of this year, whereas Assembly elections in Karnataka are scheduled early next year.