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PremiumJharkhand Election 2024 Highlights: Voters in Jharkhand have the second phase of the 2024 assembly elections today, on November 20. A total of 528 candidates are contesting for the 38 seats in this phase, including 55 women, one third-gender candidate, and 472 male candidates.
The voter turnout of 67.59 percent registered in 38 assembly seats till 5 pm. Earlier, voter turnout of 61.47 percent registered in 38 assembly seats till 3 PM in second and final phase of Jharkhand polls, said an official.
Polling began at 7 am and will conclude at 5 pm, except at sensitive polling stations where voting will end at 4 pm. Over 1.23 crore voters, including 61 lakh women, are eligible to cast their votes in this phase.
This is the second and final phase of the state assembly elections in Jharkhand. The first phase of voting took place on November 13, for 43 of the 81 assembly seats.
Candidates At A Glance
Prominent candidates include Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, and his sister-in-law Sita Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
Key Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in the second phase include former CM Babulal Marandi, Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto (JMM), AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto, and Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri.
This election primarily a two-way fight between the JMM-led alliance against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: On exit poll predictions on Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024, BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency & former CM, Champai Soren said, as ANI quoted, "Exit polls are doing its job. We have gone to every Assembly constituency...corruption is at its peak, unemployed people are disappointed, students are disappointed so the change is ensured"
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: JMM candidate and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren said that the people of the state have chosen the path of development.
“People have chosen the path of development and they are casting their votes...now only a few hours are left for voting to end...by 23rd (November) results will also be out," Kalpana Soren told the news agency ANI.
Polling for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections across 38 constituencies in 12 districts concluded on Wednesday.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: On exit poll predictions, JMM candidate from Ranchi Mahua Maji said, as quoted by ANI, “The trends are favourable for the (JMM-Congress) government. In Bokaro, the voting percentage is around 50 per cent and in Dhanbad, it is 52 per cent... This shows that we will form the government here once again."
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: On Jharkhand Election 2024 , Chief Election Officer K Ravi Kumar said, as quoted by ANI, "The data for the 5 pm polling is available online... The close-up poll data will be available on the voter turnout app at 11-11.30 pm. Tomorrow early morning, end-up poll data will also be published. FIRs for 6 MCC violations were registered... The election process was free and fair and we are satisfied with it..."
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: On exit polls, JMM leader Manoj Pandey said as ANI quoted, " ...Exit polls are just exit polls...but the actual results that are going to come will be shocking. We will 55+ seats...look at the excitement of people, look at the increase in voting percentage. You (BJP) did not have a topic but we were moving forward with the issues of people..."
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Axis My India’s Pradeep Gupta predicts 53 seats for India bloc, 25 for BJP-led NDA
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Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: In the Exit Poll for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections, Peoples Pulse also gave the edge to the BJP.
According to the predictions, the BJP may win 42-48 seats, AJSU 2-5, Congress 8-14, JMM 16-23, and others 6-10.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: In the Exit Poll for Jharkhand Assembly Elections, Times Now give edge to NDA.
According to the predictions, NDA may get between 40-44 seats, India Alliance can get 30-40 seats, while 1-1 for others.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: EVMs being sealed at a polling booth in Bokaro | Watch
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: On Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, " In Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections are going on. I have full faith that the people of Jharkhand & Maharashtra will choose double engine govt..."
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: The voter turnout of 67.59 percent registered in 38 assembly seats till 5 pm in second and final phase of Jharkhand polls.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: EVMs are being sealed by polling officials as the voting for the Jharkhand Elections 2024 concludes.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Kalpana Soren, wife of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren & JMM candidate for Gandey assembly election says, " ...People have chosen the path of development and they are casting their votes...now only a few hours are left for voting to end...by 23rd (November) results will also be out...I am grateful especially towards the people of Gandey, wherever I go, I get their love..."
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Additional Chief Election Officer Neha Arora briefs media on second and final phase of voting in the state, says 61% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: MLA and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) party leader Sudesh Mahto and his family cast their vote at a polling booth in Lagam village.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Voter turnout of 61.47 percent registered in 38 assembly seats till 3 PM in second and final phase of Jharkhand polls, said an official
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 106-year-old woman casts her vote in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 90-year-old casts her vote in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: The highest voting turnout of 53.83 per cent was reported from Pakur in Jharkhand. This was followed by 52.21 per cent from Jamtara, 51.26 per cent from Ramgarh and 50.28 per cent from Dumka district.
In the first six hours of polling, Godda recorded a turnout of 50.27 per cent, Deoghar 49.83 per cent, Hazaribag 48.62 per cent, Giridih 48.01 per cent, Sahebganj 47.51 per cent and Dhanbad 43.16 per cent.
The lowest turnout was recorded in Bokaro at 42.52 per cent till 1 PM.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: 47.92% turnout in the Jharkhand state assembly elections recorded till 1 pm on November 20, 2024.
There are 14,218 booths across 12 districts which will remain open till 5 pm, polling in 31 booths will end at 4 pm. Note: People already in the queue within time will still be able to exercise their franchise, the officials added.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), voter turnout of 31.37 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling. "Voting has been peaceful," an EC official told PTI.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: The voter turnout recorded in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as of 11 am today is 31 per cent.
Around 1.23 crore voters exercised their franchise in the second and final phase of the state assembly elections since polling began at 7 am, officials said.
While 14,218 booths across 12 districts will remain open till 5 pm, polling in 31 booths will end at 4 pm. Note: People already in the queue within time will still be able to exercise their franchise, the officials added.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged voters in Jharkhand and Maharashtra to “save the Constitution" and avail the benefits of guarantees offered by the INDIA bloc. In posts on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Gandhi addressed the voters of each state separately.
"Your every vote for INDIA will protect your water, forest and land and will make your life prosperous with 7 guarantees like the Maiya Samman Yojana," Gandhi appealed to the voters in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates:Speaking to ANI, Kalpana Soren, wife of CM Hemant Soren, expressed confidence in the JMM securing re-election in the state.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates:Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has in a social media post urged Jharkhand voters to “elect a government that works only for you".
"Dear brothers and sisters of Jharkhand! Vote in maximum numbers for yourself, for the strong future of your children, for the protection of water, forest and land, for democracy, constitution and social justice, and for the better future of Jharkhand. Use your power given by the Constitution to elect a government that works only for you and takes you forward. Make India victorious with a huge majority," she posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Jharkhand has recorded 12.71 per cent of voter turnout in phase 2 of the state assembly election as of 9 am on November 20.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Union Minister Anurag Thakur has requested voters to "vote for wealth, culture and state security".
In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), he said, “Voting for the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections is taking place today. I humbly request all the respected voters to vote for the wealth, culture and security of the state and motivate more and more people to participate in this festival of democracy."
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Prominent seats in focus during the second phase of voting include Barhait constituency. where CM Hemant Soren is battling BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom; and Dhanwar constituency from where BJP's Babulal Marandi (Jharkhand's first CM after the state was formed in 2000) is up against JMM's Nizam Uddin Ansari.
Further, CM Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren is facing BJP's Muniya Devi in Gandey constituency. And BJP's Sita Soren is contesting from the Jamtara constituency.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), encouraged voters in Jharkhand participate “enthusiastically" and set a record for voter turnout. He also congratulated first-time voters.
"Today is the second and last phase of the great festival of democracy in Jharkhand. I urge all voters to participate enthusiastically and set a new record for voter turnout. On this occasion, I especially congratulate all my young friends voting for the first time. Your vote strengthens the state," Modi said.
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Prominent candidates include Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, and his sister-in-law Sita Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
Key Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in the second phase include former CM Babulal Marandi, Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto (JMM), AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto, and Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri.
This election primarily a two-way fight between the JMM-led alliance against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Jharkhand Election 2024 LIVE Updates: A total of 528 candidates are contesting for the 38 seats in the Jharkhand assembly elections today (November 20). This includes 55 women candidate, one third-gender candidate, and 472 male candidates.
Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm, except at sensitive polling stations where voting will end at 4 pm, according to an ANI report.
The state has more than 1.23 crore eligible voters in this phase, including 61 lakh women.
