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The Election Counting for the Assembly seats in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Punjab started this morning. BJP reported a huge majority in 260 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh and is heading for a clear victory in the state. BJP reported considerable leads in the states of Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur. In Punjab, Aam Admi Party surprised everyone and is heading for a clean victory leaving BJP and Congress in deep shock. AAP is leading in more than 80 constituencies in Punjab which is a clear sign that AAP will form the government in the state. BJP is leading in 40 seats in Uttarakhand and the Congress CM candidate Harish Rawat is trailing.

BJP is also leading in 20 seats in Manipur and the CM N Biren is leading in Heingang. The counting for the 690 Assembly seats in five states started today. Congress fails badly once again to make an impact. Samajwadi Party has been keen to return back to power in Uttar Pradesh but the initial numbers reveal that BJP is all set to retain the power. Out of the 403 constituencies, BJP is leading in more than 260 seats. AAP is leading in 90 seats out of 117 seats. Congress also received a rude shock in Manipur and Goa again. Congress is leading in 20 seats in Uttarakhand while BJP is leading in 40 plus seats. In Punjab, Congress leaders Navjot Sidhu and Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi are trailing.

By Siva Kumar