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PremiumMaharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement Highlights: Voting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra will take place on November 20 and results will be announced on November 23, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the voting for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections will take place in two phases – on November 13 and November 20. The results will be declared on November 23. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said India is setting gold standards in every election.
The term of Maharashtra Assembly will end on November 26. The state is currently ruled by the Mahayuti government led by chief minister Eknath Shinde. The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP,) Shiv Sena-Eknath Shinde and NCP-Ajit Pawar are part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has 288 seats.
In Jharkhand, the term of the Assembly will end on January 5, 2025. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)- Congress alliance is in power in the state with Hemant Soren as the chief minister. Jharkhand has 81 seats.
The Maharashtra election is expected to witness a two-way fight between the ruling Mahayuti Alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, of the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP - Sharad Pawar and the Congress. In 2019 the BJP, and undivided Sena, coalition had come to power in the state.
In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-Congress alliance is up against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which comprises the BJP, the Janata Dal (United), and the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU). In 2019, Hemant Soren's JMM had won 30 seats while the Congress bagged 16 seats paving way for Soren to be sworn in as chief minister.
The next set of assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are being held after the recently-concluded assembly polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP scripted history in Haryana by winning the state for the third record straight term. The National Conference-Congress alliance won the Jammu and Kashmir polls.
Omar Abdullah will be sworn in as CM of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16 while Nayab Singh Saini as chief minister of Haryana on October 17.
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Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The CEC said, “We received two request related to the NCP-SP symbol - a man blowing turha. First, since we have already recognised them as a state party, we must also permit them to receive contributions. Second, as their symbol looks small on ballot machines, the party had requested to tweak the size of the symbol so that it looks prominent on the EVMs. Both the requests have been approved." Tap here to read full report
The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) met here on Tuesday evening to finalise the party's candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly polls next month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda and national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh were among the CEC members who deliberated on the probable list of nominees at the party headquarters here.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: On the announcement of dates for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal says, " People of the country have decided to form double engine govt in all states. The vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', if somebody can fulfil it, it is only possible under the leadership of PM Modi and that's why people crushed the dreams of Congress in Haryana, people of Jharkhand will do the same. In Maharashtra, people will form the BJP govt once again..."
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: On Jharkhand Assembly elections, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said, "...BJP will form the government in Jharkhand with a two-third majority...The tribal population has come down from 45% to 27-28%. By the next census, it will remain at 22%. Muslims have increased by 4% in the whole country, here (Jharkhand) Muslims have increased by 15-16%. These are Bangladeshi infiltrators, we will drive them away. We will implement NRC. The land of tribals which has been taken by Muslims will be given back to the tribals."
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: Jharkhand Assembly elections to be held in 2 phases, on November 13 and November 20. In Ranchi, JMM MP Mahua Maji says, "The elections have been announced a month in advance, this will hamper some work but we are fully prepared for the elections because we have worked for the people from the beginning. We have faith that JMM and alliance government will be formed in Jharkhand again ..."
Election 2024 Date LIVE Updates: The Congress Screening Committee meeting for Maharashtra Assembly Polls to be held tomorrow, October 16, in Delhi, news agency ANI reported.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: On Jharkhand elections, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said, "...People in Jharkhand are hassled. Speaking of law and order, it has completely failed. Rape incidents occur in broad daylight. Several incidents happened in Santhal Pargana...But this government did not take any concrete initiative on this. Criminals are active unchecked. People want peace which is not at all possible by this government. Corruption is at its peak...People still remember the tenure of the previous BJP Government...Women voters trust PM Modi and his guarantees...People will support BJP."
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: On 20 November Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Dr Medha Kulkarni, BJP Mahila Morcha National Vice President said, " ...Lotus will bloom, Mahayuti will win...so many schemes like Ladli Behna Scheme are being run for women in Maharashtra...women are happy and most of the supporters of BJP and alliance are women...people have seen how much corruption happened during MVA regime...our victory is certain..."
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: Casting doubt on the Election Commission following the announcement of elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday urged the poll body to be impartial and not allow the Maharashtra elections to resemble those of Haryana.
Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The bypolls for 48 assembly constituencies and two Lok Sabha seats will be held in two phases along with the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission said on October 15. Tap here for details
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: Polling for Maharashtra assembly elections will be conducted in a single phase on 20th November, the Election Commision announced on Tuesday. Counting to be held on 23rd November. Tap here to check full Maharashtra Assembly Election Schedule
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The Election Commission dismissed rumours that EVMs can be blown like pagers in Lebanon.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: Bye Elections to 47 Assembly Constituencies & 1 Parliamentary Constituency (Wayanad) in Kerala on 13th Nov. Bye Polls to 1 Assembly Constituency in Uttarakhand on 20th Nov. Bye Elections to 1 Parliamentary Constituency (Nanded) in Maharashtra on 20th Nov. Counting on 23rd Nov.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The voting for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections will take place in two phases – on November 13 and November 20. The results will be declared on Nov 23. Check full schedule here
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: Voting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra will take place on November 20 and results will be announced on November 23. Check full schedule here
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: "On behalf of the Election Commision of India, we thank all the voters of Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana for strongly participating in polls. People of Jammu and Kashmir have made festival of democracy historic. As the world's biggest democracy, India is setting gold standards in every election," said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: CEC Rajiv Kumar says, "First of all I would like to congratulate voters in Haryana and J&K for their empowered participation in the polling. The people of J&K made the festival of democracy historic. They participated in large numbers, used their right to exercise franchise well and laid a strong foundation of democracy...The spirit shown in these elections will be remembered for a long time...The foundation that the people of J&K laid in Lok Sabha elections, a strong building was seen on it in Assembly elections. This public mandate has nurtured new hopes. Now it is over to the people of J&K to take this democratic journey forward..."
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The CEC said there are 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand spread across 24 districts. There are 28 ST seats and 9 SC seats.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The CEC said there are 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra spread across 36 districts. There are 25 ST seats and 29 SC seats.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: The Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said there was no single repoll in Haryana and J&K. He also gave an ovation to celebrate this feat.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: In less than 5 minutes, the Election Commission will hold a press conference to announce the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Schedule LIVE: One can watch EC press conference at 3:30 pm on Tuesday on YouTube. The EC will announce the poll schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Tuesday.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: “The formula of our three parties is also certain. It will come out in 2-3 days. Mahayuti will go to the people, we will give our manifesto to them," says Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: JMM MP Mahua Maji says that restrirctions during Diwali and Chath would be ‘problematic’. “BJP is rattled by the amount of work done by Hemant Soren and wants to conduct the election sooner," said Maji.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske says the ‘Congress’ had spread a ‘fake narrative of protecting the Constitution of India’. He added that ‘now’ the people know that ‘Congress lies to them’.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: As per a report by India Today, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji alleged that BJP had prior information on the poll dates.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: “In Maharashtra, the opposition should put pressure to insist on voting by paper ballot and not EVMs," says Congress leader Rashid Ali. ‘BJP govt and EC can do anything,’ in Maharashtra, he said.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: “Maha Vikas Aghadi is completely ready (for the elections). The components of Maha Vikas Aghadi, Congress, NCP-SCP and Shiv Sena (UBT), along with other parties, are going to contest the elections together," says NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) alleged that the Election Commission is not acting independently, and is under pressure from the BJP.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will be the ‘last prince of the Soren dynasty’ says BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo. He said the JMM's reign of ‘misrule and corruption’ is about to end.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey says the EC has called a press conference today only due to political pressure. ‘The Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly Elections must have been held with Jammu & Kashmir, and Haryana’, he added.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: “We are fully confident that we will form the government," says Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil. He added that the Maha Vikas Aghadi's preparations were complete, and was hopeful of an outcome similar to Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: ""There was no fair conduct of election in Haryana and democracy was murdered. I expect the same would not happen in Jharkhand and Maharashtra," says Congress leader Udit Raj.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur lashed out at the EC saying “...We have repeatedly said that the due date for election in Jharkhand is January 6. When the date for election in Haryana was November 3 and in Maharashtra November 26, why did you not hold both of them together?" He hinted that the EC was making such announcements for political reasons.
Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: The schedule for elections to 81-member Jharkhand assembly will also be announced today along with the dates of Maharashtra elections.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Dates Announcement LIVE: The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra at 3.30 pm.
