Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Thursday alleged that BJP is trying to pressurize independent candidates as most of them want to join Congress.

He further said, “It can't be accepted in a democracy. Independent candidates should be able to freely choose the party whom they wish to support. I want to appeal to EC about it through media.” Counting of assembly elections of 90 seats is underway in Haryana.

Trends show neck and neck battle between Congress and BJP in the state.