Dushyant has now emerged as a leader of some reckoning in the Jat community, as well among Haryana's youth.
The 31-year-old will have to do the balancing act between his anti-BJP support base and work with the Khattar-led dispensation for smooth governance.
In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.
The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.