In a press conference, Hooda alleged that Congress was leading in postal ballots, but the party’s advantage waned once Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) results were tallied.

The political fortunes of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda have taken a dramatic turn. Once viewed as the "man of the moment" after exit polls predicted a strong Congress resurgence, Hooda is now facing criticism for the party’s failure to secure enough seats to form the government.

Haryana veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda, despite a massive victory in his own constituency, faces a setback as Congress only secures 37 seats in the state assembly. Hooda's effort to lead Congress to victory falls short amid internal party dynamics and BJP's strong performance.