Khattar hints of forming government again in Haryana

Chandigarh, Oct 24 (IANS) In his first reaction to the Assembly results, BJP leader and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday hinted the formation of his government again in the state.

The BJP failed to cross the halfway mark in the 90-member Assembly. It won 39 seats against the 47 seats that it won in its first stint from 2014.

Khattar thanked the people of the state for the party's victory in most of the constituencies.

He also expressed gratitude for giving more percentage of votes to the BJP as compared to the 2014 elections.

In a statement released here, Khattar said under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last five years, his government has served the people with full dedication and thanked the people for their full support in this task.

Khattar said as soon as the BJP would once again form the government in the state, the public work will speed up through an honest and accountable government.