Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Live Updates: Voter turnout of 59.28% recorded in 43 seats till 3pm

Jharkhand Assembly Election Voting Live Updates: Voting for the first phase is underway in 43 out of 81 seats in Jharkhand. Wayanad, where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi contests for bypolls, has recorded a voter turnout of 40.67% at 1 pm.

Jharkhand Assembly Election Phase 1 Polling LIVE: As the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls is underway in 43 seats, a voter turnout of 59.28 % has been recorded till 3 pm on Wednesday. The seats are primarily located in the tribal-dominated South Chotanagpur, northern Palamu and Kolhan regions. Of the seats voting today, 20 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and six for Scheduled Castes (SCs). Two of these – Chatra and Simaria – are located in the state’s most backward district, also called Chatra. Meanwhile, bypolls are underway in Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Bihar, Chhattigarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. Kerala’s Wayanad witnesses Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut.

The pitches made by JMM-Congress, BJP: While the BJP has offered 25 promises as part of its Sankalp Patra, the INDIA bloc has underlined seven “guarantees” in the fields of education, domicile policy, social justice, food, Maiyya Samman Yojna, jobs, and farmers’ welfare, replicating its model in Karnataka and Telangana. Targeting Kolhan, a major JMM stronghold, the BJP has promised to exempt tribals from the Uniform Civil Code in a major outreach attempt. The INDIA bloc has relied on the social justice plank, promising 28% reservation for tribals; 12% for Dalits and 27% for OBCs, alongside protection of the interests of the minorities in the state.

Key seats and candidates in fray: In one of the major contests, former chief minister and  BJP candidate Champai Soren will go up against JMM rival Ganesh Mahali in the Seraikela seat. Meanwhile, Champai’s son Babulal Soren has been fielded by the saffron party in Ghatsila, against JMM candidate and Jharkhand Cabinet minister Ram Das Soren. Former Congress CM Madhu Koda’s wife, ex-MP Geeta Koda, will be contesting on a BJP ticket against sitting Congress MLA Sona Ram Sinku in Jaganathpur. In Potka, former BJP CM and ex-Union minister Arjun Munda’s wife Meera Munda is in the fray against sitting MLA Sanjib Sardar.

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18:16 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Cong 'shehzada' conspiring to scrap reservations, says Modi

In a veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress 'shehzada' of conspiring to do away with reservations for people belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities. Speaking in Deoghar, Modi said: "This is a deep-rooted conspiracy which will change Jharkhand's identity."

17:06 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Infiltration assuming alarming proportion in Jharkhand: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that infiltration has assumed an alarming proportion in Jharkhand and hit out at the ruling JMM-led coalition for "patronising" infiltrators. He also termed the ruling dispensation's 'Abua Awas' housing scheme in place of PM Awas Yojana as a 'farzi (fake)' scheme for 'cut money and commission.' "Infiltration has assumed an alarming proportion in Jharkhand where its 'beti, mati and roti (daughter, mother, bread) are under attack. The JMM-led coalition is patronising infiltrators. The coalition is facilitating infiltrators to occupy land, forest and water of tribals, making their population decline," the PM alleged while addressing a poll rally at Godda. He also alleged that the ruling alliance not only indulged in "mafia raj and question paper leak" but also stalled development and forced people to migrate, remain unemployed and suffer because of devoid of connectivity. "I promise you that I will bring out culprits who played with your children's future even if they are hiding in 'paatal'," the PM said.

16:03 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Wherever I have gone in Jharkhand, every rally breaks the record of previous rally: PM Modi

"Wherever I have gone in Jharkhand, every rally breaks the record of previous rally. Those who do calculations of politics, I want to tell them to just have a round of Jharkhand, they will get the result. I am seeing your love, but I have come here to give you an invitation, after the results on November 23, there will be swearing-in of a NDA government, I want to invite you. Today first phase of election is happening, and people in large numbers are voting and celebrating the festival of democracy. They are going to vote with pomp and show. There were queues since morning. I am grateful for the support of people of Jharkhand," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an election rally in Godda.

15:40 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Those analysing poll equations from AC rooms should see people's turnouts : Modi

Those analysing poll equations from AC rooms should see people's turnouts which reflect voters' faith in BJP: PM Modi at Jharkhand rally.

15:16 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
BJP created Jharkhand, it is time to boost state's development under 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi in Deoghar.

BJP created Jharkhand, it is time to boost state's development under 'Viksit Bharat;, says PM Modi in Deoghar.

15:13 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Modi lays foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga; showers praise on Nitish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday showered accolades on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising the alliance partner for bringing in good governance in a state which was previously reeling under "jungle raj". Modi made a veiled attack on the Congress-RJD combine—without mentioning it by name—at a function in Darbhanga, a town in north Bihar, where he laid the foundation stone for an AIIMS and inaugurated projects worth more than Rs 12,000 crore.

15:11 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Promise to attend oath ceremony of BJP govt that will be formed in Jharkhand after elections: PM Modi in Deoghar

I promise to attend oath ceremony of BJP govt that will be formed in Jharkhand after elections, said PM Narendra Modi in Deoghar.

15:09 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrives to cast vote

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi, arrives to cast his vote at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi.

15:08 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Congress wants to end the identity of ST, SC, and OBC communities, says PM Modi

"Congress wants to end the identity of ST, SC, and OBC communities. They want to make all these castes fight against each other. The day this happens, the collective strength of minority communities will end and Congress will end the reservation for SC, ST, and OBC overnight," says PM Modi, addressing a public gathering in Sarath.

15:06 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Huge conspiracy to distort the identity of Jharkhand, says PM Modi

"There is a huge conspiracy to distort the identity of Jharkhand. JMM and Congress are doing everything to give citizenship to infiltrators. Adivasi daughters were cheated in the name of marriage and their lands were taken away. These infiltrators snatched away your employment and food, and look at the double standards of Jharkhand government, they said in court that there has been no infiltrations in the state," says PM Modi, addressing a public gathering in Sarath.

14:44 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: JMM-led govt playing with Jharkhand's security, says PM Modi

In poll-bound Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Congress 'shehzada' wants to remove reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs." Modi also said during his rally in Deoghar, " JMM-led govt playing with security of Jharkhand's 'beti, maati, roti'; BJP won't allow infiltration."

14:32 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Vote for social justice, inclusive development, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated his push for social justice, inclusive development as he appealed people of Jharkhand to vote. Kharge in a post on X said, "Voting has started today for the first phase of Jharkhand elections, Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election and by-elections in 31 assembly constituencies of 10 states. All voters are requested to cast their valuable vote to strengthen and empower democracy and the Constitution. '

The people of Jharkhand have to vote for social justice for all, inclusive development and good governance and protection of water, forests, land and tribal civilization and keep divisive forces away from the state. Before pressing the button on the EVM, you have to think that we have to form a government which ensures the involvement and participation of the people and not a government which divides, misleads and polarizes the people; only then we will be able to save the values ​​of the Constitution. We welcome and congratulate our friends who are voting for the first time. Exercise your rights wisely. Be sure to vote and inspire others to do so."

13:38 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 46.25% voter turnout till 1 pm

Till 1 pm, Jharkhand has recorded a voter turnout of 46.25 % across 43 constituencies, according to Election Commission of India.

13:06 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: NDA moves forward strongly, says Bihar Min Shravan Kumar

Brisk polling is underway in Jharkhand. "As per my information, the NDA is moving forward strongly. Our two JD(U) candidates are there in Tamar, and Jamshedpur West, Saryu Roy and Raja Peter are contesting. People are voting for JD(U), it looks we will be winning from both the seats, and NDA will form the government," Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar told PTI.

12:40 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: INDIA bloc heads for huge victory, says Cong leader Manickam Tagore

As voting is underway in 43 constituencies in Jharkhand, Congress leader Manickam Tagore has exuded confidence in INDIA bloc's victory. "People of Jharkhand have decided to vote for the INDIA alliance. We all know that PM Modi, HM Shah, Himanta Sarma tried to divide the people on faith issues, and illusionary issues, but the welfare schemes, and the narrative of INDIA alliance has resonated with the people of Jharkhand, and we are heading for a huge victory," Congress leader Manickam Tagore told PTI.

12:23 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: After casting vote, Hemant Soren appeals voters to exercise franchise

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren after casting vote has appealed every citizen to exercise their franchise. "Today, we went to our respective polling booths to cast our votes. I request every citizen of the state to participate in this festival of democracy to strengthen it," Soren told PTI.

12:14 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Vote to protect rights, strengthen Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated the seven poll promises made by INDIA bloc as he appealed people in Jharkhand to exercise their franchise. Gandhi said in a post on X, "Brothers and sisters of Jharkhand, today the first phase of voting is taking place in your area. I appeal to all the voters to cast your vote to protect your rights and strengthen the Constitution and democracy. Your every vote for INDIA will bring prosperity in your life through 7 guarantees - protect water, forest and land and empower social justice."

11:52 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Champai Soren casts vote

Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren has cast vote. The main contest during the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls is between former Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren and JMM’s Ganesh Mahli. Exuding confidence in victory, Soren told PTI, “The BJP and allies will win all 14 seats in Kolhan region. There is no ifs and buts about it.”

11:38 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 29.31% voter turnout at 11 am

At 11 am on Wednesday, Jharkhand has recorded a voter turnout of 29.31% across 43 constituencies, as per the Election Commission of India.

11:33 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: BJP and allies will win 14 srats in Kolhan, says Champai Soren

The main contest during the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls is between former Chief Minister and BJP leader Champai Soren and JMM’s Ganesh Mahli. Exuding confidence in victory, Soren told PTI, "The BJP and allies will win all 14 seats in Kolhan region. There is no ifs and buts about it."

10:58 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Bypolls underway in Kerala, Assam, Rajasthan. Check voter turnout at 9 am

Bypolls are underway in Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Bihar, Chhattigarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. Check voter turnout in the constituencies where bypolls are being held.

10:38 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: We don't make illogical statements like '400 paar' and '65 paar', says Congress leader

In a veiled remark against BJP's push for 400 plus seats in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur said, "We don't make illogical statements like '400 paar' and '65 paar'. We will get the results on the basis of the work we have done for the people and we will reach the two-thirds majority which we talk about."

10:19 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Simdega recorded highest voter turnout of 15.09% at 9 am

In Jharkhand, Simdega recorded the highest voter turnout at 15.09%, followed by Lohardaga at 14.97% and East Singhbhum recorded the lowest voter turnout at 11.25% at 9 am, according to Election Commission of India.

10:08 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Drones used for security purposes, says Jharkhand police

Strict security measures are in place as Jharkhand Assembly polls is underway. Commenting on the security measures, SP City Raj Kumar Mehta told ANI, "The message to the people of Ranchi is to exercise their franchise...We want people to vote peacefully... Drones are being used for security purposes."

09:53 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Union Minister Annapurna Devi bats for Koderma BJP candidate Dr Nira Yadav

Brisk voting is underway in multiple polling booths in Jharkhand. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi has appealed voters of Koderma to vote for BJP candidate Dr Nira Yadav.

Speaking to PTI, Devi said, "I want to appeal to voters in 43 constituencies to vote, every vote is important, by voting they can form a stable government. I would like to tell the voters of Koderma to vote for BJP candidate Dr Nira Yadav. Women are not safe today. As we show unity during our festivals, we should also exhibit it during the voting... The state had mineral resources, the hill of Sahibganj is almost finished, sand smuggling is at peak, we are seeing all this, people are also witnessing it, corruption is at peak, people are struggling with their problems, nobody is listening to them, hence people have decided to form an NDA government, which will work in favour of the people. People have also seen the government of Raghubar Das, people could dial 181 and share their problems. An NDA government will be formed with full majority."

09:39 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 13.04% voter turnout at 9 am

In the first phase of Assembly polls in 43 seats, Jharkhand recorded a voter turnout of 13.04% at 9 am on Wednesday.

09:34 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Priyanka Gandhi urges people to vote in large numbers

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has appealed people of Jharkhand to vote in large numbers. In a post on X, Priyanka wrote, "My dear brothers and sisters of Jharkhand, Today is the day to use the rights given to you by the Constitution and elect a welfare government for yourself. For the respect of the tribals, for the self-respect of Jharkhand and for the protection of your water, forest and land, participate enthusiastically in this great festival of democracy, vote in large numbers and make India victorious."

09:24 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Vote for good candidate, Jamshedpur Congress candidate's appeal

Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East Ajoy Kumar told news agency PTI, "People of Jamshedpur have always given love, I am indebted. There has been no development in the last 40 years, we have to reclaim the lost glory. We want people to stay here, people in large numbers are migrating. They should get opportunities here. Good colleges should come up. They should get jobs here and stay with their families. Two types of Jamshedpur is there at present, there are people living in flats, and also there are the ones who live in settlements. People should vote for a good candidate. My motto is service."

09:15 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh casts vote in Ranchi

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh has cast his vote at a polling station in Ranchi, as seen in a video posted by news agency ANI.

09:10 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Ranchi BJP candidate appeals people to vote

Voting is underway in Jharkhand and BJP candidate from Ranchi constituency told ANI, "I have exercised my right. This is a right as well as a duty. Every person should exercise his right to vote."

08:52 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Bypolls: Voting underway in Chhattisgarh's Raipur

Voting for Raipur City South bypolls is underway amid tight security in Chhattisgarh. The bypolls was necessitated after sitting BJP legislator and former state minister Brijmohan Agrawal resigned after he was elected to Lok Sabha earlier this year.

Polling began at 7 am and there are 2,71,169 electors, including 1,33,800 men, 1,37,317 women and 52 transgenders in the constituency. As many as 30 candidates are in the fray and the election mainly a contest between the BJP and Congress is fought between saffron party's Sunil Kumar Soni and Akash Sharma of the grand old party.

With PTI inputs

08:41 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Union Minister Sanjay Seth casts vote in Ranchi

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth cast his vote at a polling station in Ranchi. Seth told news agency ANI, " "The people of Jharkhand are fed up with corruption in these 5 years...BJP will win here with a two-third majority... Is Jharkhand a Dharamshala, a refugee centre? Infiltrators are being called here from Bangladesh...BJP has taken a resolution that from November 24, Bangladeshi infiltrators will be thrown out of the border...Yesterday, the Health Minister here, Banna Gupta said that 'Hindus are extremists'...It is their tradition to abuse Hinduism for vote bank..."

08:26 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Vote for roti-beti-mati, Amit Shah's appeal to voters

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah who vowed to introduce Uniform Civil Code in Jharkhand by keeping tribal out of the ambit, has reiterated his roti-beti-mati pitch. In a post on X, "I appeal to all the voters going to vote in the first phase of Jharkhand to cast record votes for the creation of a corruption, infiltration and appeasement free and developed Jharkhand. Vote in large numbers for the protection of tribal identity, security of women and employment for the youth in Jharkhand. Today, first vote for Roti-Beti-Mati and then have refreshments."

08:14 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: BJP has no solution for inflation, unemployment, says Hemant Soren in his appeal to voters

As voting is underway in Jharkhand, Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren promised that he will ensure that the state progresses if he is voted power. Slaming the BJP, he said they want to divert attention by raising religious issues and they have no solution to issues like rising inflation, unemployment, infiltration.

"Friends,

Before voting, please know about our work done and future plans.

I have presented my work report to you with complete transparency. I accept that there is still a lot to be done for our elders, youth and mothers and sisters, which I will complete with full devotion, dedication and speed.

Also let me assure you that -

We will never do divisive politics like the BJP-NDA. It is easy to choose the path of violence, but it is a symbol of cowardice.

Today BJP-NDA only wants to divert the attention of the public by raising religious issues and disputes with neighbouring countries because they do not have any real issues.

They have no solution to serious issues like rising inflation, unemployment and infiltration across the Chinese border. They shelter Bangladeshi fugitives, and after failing to protect the border with them, they are now blaming others. Jharkhand is hundreds of KM away from the Bangladesh border - but seems to be close to the heart of the BJP.

If you like our work, please support us. I promise that I will do 10 years of work in the next 5 years so that no one can stop our pace of progress.

Johar

Jai Jharkhand," Soren wrote in a post on X.

08:06 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi congratulates first time voters

As first phase of polling is underway in Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to exercise their franchise in full enthusiasm. Modi also congratulated first time voters. "Today is the first round of voting in the Jharkhand assembly elections. I urge all voters to vote with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. On this occasion, my heartiest congratulations to all my young friends who are going to vote for the first time! Remember - first vote, then refreshment!" Modi wrote in a post on X.

08:00 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Jharkhand Guv Santosh Gangwar casts vote

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar has reached polling booth set up at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) in Ranchi to cast vote, as seen in a video posted by PTI. In other polling booths, people are queuing up to exercise their franchise.

07:56 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Party wise candidates with criminal cases

BJP: 20 candidates (56% of total candidates in first phase)

JMM: 11 (48%)

Congress: 11 (65%)

RJD: 3 (60%)

AJSUP: 3 (75%)

JD(U): 2 (100%)

LJP(RV): 1 (100%)

Of the 43 seats in this phase, 29 or 67% have at least three or more candidates with criminal cases. The Barkatha seat has the most such candidates at 11.

07:54 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Bypolls underway in West Bengal

Meanwhile, by-elections to six assembly seats in West Bengal is underway. Amid stringent security measures, the by-polls are being held in Sitai, Madarihat, Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur and Taldangra assembly constituencies in West Bengal. Notably, five of these constituencies are in the TMC strongholds of south Bengal, while Madarihat remains a BJP stronghold in the northern areas of West Bengal.

07:51 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Bangladeshi infiltration, an issue of Central govt, says JMM candidate

Bangladeshi infiltration was projected as a major issue by the BJP during election campaign in Jharkhand. Commenting on the issue, JMM candidate from Ranchi seat Mahua Maji told PTI, "There will be no impact (of Bangladeshi infiltrators issue) as the BJP itself is facing the damage. This is entirely an issue of the central government... the Centre has failed in protecting the nation. If someone is coming from this (Bangladesh) side, then tomorrow anyone can enter from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China. The Home Minister should resign as he has failed to secure the country. States should not be blamed for this."

07:45 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Which all parties have formed INDIA bloc, NDA alliances this time ?

For 2024 Jharkhand Assembly election, both the ruling and Opposition alliances have expanded. While the INDIA bloc has added the CPI(ML)(L), the NDA has roped in the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and the Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), beside the AJSUP. However, the INDIA bloc parties are also engaged in friendly fights – in Bishrampur and Chhatarpur.

07:42 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: How did BJP, Congress, JMM fare in last Lok Sabha polls ?

In the recently held Lok Sabha elections, the BJP's overall tally declined to 8, it also led in 26 of the 43 Assembly segments that are voting in the first phase. In the INDIA bloc, the Congress led in 12 segments and the JMM in six. In terms of vote share in the first-phase seats, the BJP led with 49.88%, followed by the Congress at 22.23%, the JMM at 11.23%, and the RJD at 5.45%.

07:30 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Checkout how BJP, JMM, Congress fared in 2019 Jharkhand Assembly polls

In 2019 Jharkhand Assembly polls, the BJP had a considerable lead over its rivals at 33.37% in the 43 seats. The JMM secured 18.95%, followed by the Congress at 13.52%, and the RJD at 3.07%, putting the alliance total at 35.54%. The All-Jharkhand Students’ Union Party (AJSUP), which was not allied with the BJP for these elections, managed a 6.68% vote share.

07:26 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: JMM won 30 Assembly seats in 2019 Jharkhand Assembly polls

Back in 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance ousted the BJP and Hemant Soren emerged as the Chief Minister. However, the JMM-alliance had struggled in the Lok Sabha held a month ahead of 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections.

Now, looking back at numbers, the BJP-led alliance had won 12 of the state’s 14 Lok Sabha seats, with the JMM and ally Congress winning one seat each. The JMM emerged as the single largest party with 30 Assembly seats, of which 17 were won among the seats where polls are being held today. Thirteen of the BJP’s 25 total seats were won from these 43 first-phase seats, followed by the Congress at eight of 16. JMM and Congress ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won its only seat here. Smaller parties, including the erstwhile Babulal Marandi-led Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik), and Independents won the remaining four first-phase seats.

07:18 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: People queue up outside polling booths

As polling has begun, people are seen queueing up in polling booths. As seen in a video posted by news agency PTI, voters are awaiting their turn to cast vote at KMPM Vocational College in Jamshedpur.

07:15 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 20 out of 43 seats reserved for ST, 6 for SC

The seats going for polls today in Jharkhand are mainly located in the tribal-dominated South Chotanagpur, northern Palamu and Kolhan regions. Out of the 43 seats, 20 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and six for Scheduled Castes (SCs). Two of these – Chatra and Simaria – are located in the state’s most backward district, also called Chatra.

07:11 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Voting begins across 43 seats

Voting has begun in 43 out of 81 seats in Jharkhand. Before that, mock polls were conducted in various polling stations including Jamshedpur.

07:04 (IST) 13 Nov 2024

Hello and welcome to Jharkhand Election 2024 Live blog! Jharkhand Assembly election kicks off today with 43 of its 81 seats going to polls in the first phase. These seats are spread across the Kolhan coal belt, the tribal-dominated South Chotanagpur and the northern Palamu regions. In key contest, former JMM CM and sitting MLA Champai Soren of BJP fights former BJP leader Ganesh Mahali of JMM. Stay tuned here for latest updates.

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