The vote counting for the Haryana assembly elections commenced on Tuesday morning amidst tight security measures. Early trends suggest a close race between the BJP and Congress, with BJP candidate Anil Vij leading from Ambala Cantt. However, the Congress claims an early lead overall. The counting process involves scrutinizing postal ballots first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after a 30-minute interval. Key candidates from various parties are vying for seats, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Abhay Chautala. The BJP aims for a third consecutive term, while the Congress hopes to regain power.