jharkhand-elections-live-updates

Congress opts out of today’s exit poll telecasts

Congress party will not be participating in the exit polls to be telecast today after the completion of the election process: Congress sources

61.47 % voter turnout recorded Jharkhand till 3 PM

Voter turnout of 61.47 pc registered in 38 assembly seats till 3 PM in the second and final phase of Jharkhand polls, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Neha Arora said.

Jharkhand records 47.92% turnout at 1 pm

In the second phase of assembly polls, Jharkhand recorded a turnout of 31.37 per cent till 1 pm, with Pakur district with the highest turnout of 53.83 per cent while Bokaro with the lowest turnout of 42.52 per cent.

As per the ECI, Deoghar recorded a turnout of 49.83 per cent, Dhanbad 43.16 per cent, Dumka 50.28 per cent, Giridih 48.01 per cent, Hazaribagh 48.62 per cent, Jamtara 52.21 per cent, Ramgarh 51.26 per cent, Ranchi 52.10 per cent and Sahebganj 47.51 per cent.

Jharkhand CEO briefs the media about peaceful polling

VIDEO | Jharkhand Elections, Phase 1 Polling: "The voter turnout in urban has been less than what it was expected. This needs to be discussed why the voting was less in urban areas as compared to the rural areas," says Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar at a press… pic.twitter.com/uny6euPs5H

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

EVMs being sealed as voting ends for Jharkhand phase 1

VIDEO | Jharkhand Elections, Phase 1 Polling: EVMs being sealed at a polling booth in Ranchi.#JharkhandElections2024 #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/h7N3QJu6oZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand votes 64.86 pc till 5 PM

Jharkhand (Phase-1) recorded 64.86% voter turnout till 5 pm, as per the Election Commission of India.

Jharkhand Phase 1 polling ends

#WATCH | East Singhbhum, Jharkhand: At the end of the first phase of polling, EVMs are being sealed at a polling booth pic.twitter.com/s7E5yBS0AM

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand votes 59.28 pc till 3 PM

Jharkhand polls: Voter turnout of 59.28 pc recorded till 3 pm, Seraikella-Kharsawan leads with 66.38 pc turnout

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: BJP’s Chatra candidate Janardhan Paswan says, "NDA will form the government in Jharkhand."

VIDEO | Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: "Election is a festival (of democracy) and in this festival there is need to utilise the vote after considering everything. My opponent will now be limited to the pages of history only. They are using all kinds of power, but vote is such… pic.twitter.com/td2cNcQuwZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand polls: 46.25 pc voter turnout recorded in 43 assembly seats till 1 PM

Gumla district registered the highest voter turnout at 52.11 per cent, followed by 51.53 per cent at Lohardaga, 51.37 per cent in Khunti and 50.71 per cent in Seraikela--Kharsawan district. Simdega recorded 50.66 per cent voting, followed by 50.41 per cent in Latehar, 47.33 per cent in Koderma and 46.81 per cent in Ramgarh. Garhwa recorded 46.75 per cent polling, West Singhbhum 46.41 per cent, Hazaribag 45.77 per cent, Chatra 45.76 per cent and East Singhbhum 44.88 per cent. Palamu recorded 44 per cent, the second lowest voter turnout, while Ranchi district saw the lowest 40.98 per cent turnout till 1 PM.

Prime Minister Modi addresses a public gathering in Sarath for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024.

VIDEO | Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: "Today, the first phase of voting is underway in Jharkhand. The resolve to protect 'roti, beti, and maati' can be seen in every booth. Massive support is being witnessed towards the guarantees given by BJP for women empowerment and… pic.twitter.com/9vkdMlowCa

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accompanied by his wife Sakshi, arrives to cast his vote at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi.

VIDEO | Jharkhand Elections 2024: Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi, arrives to cast his vote at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi. #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 pic.twitter.com/8Ihhdlb1nj

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

M S Dhoni votes

#WATCH | Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni along with his wife, Sakshi arrives at a polling booth in Ranchi to cast his vote for #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 pic.twitter.com/KlD68mXdzM

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Cyber Theme polling booth attracts voters

Booth theme
Cyber crime..#VoteDeneChalo @ceojharkhand @ECISVEEP @dc_simdega pic.twitter.com/qVyRPZw8RQ

— District Election Officer, Simdega (@ElectionSimdega) November 13, 2024

Former CM Madhu Koda votes

#JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 | Geeta Koda, BJP candidate for Jagannathpur says, "We have cast our vote. Even in rural areas, the people have expressed their faith towards the BJP. The public will make the corrupt govt of the JMM-Congress-RJD govt accountable. After govt… pic.twitter.com/xUsvFyfGpv

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Geeta Koda votes

#JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 | Geeta Koda, BJP candidate for Jagannathpur says, "We have cast our vote. Even in rural areas, the people have expressed their faith towards the BJP. The public will make the corrupt govt of the JMM-Congress-RJD govt accountable. After govt… pic.twitter.com/xUsvFyfGpv

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand polls: 29.31% voter turnout till 11 AM, Khunti leads

Jharkhand polls: Voter turnout of 29.31% recorded till 11 am, Khunti leads with 34.12% turnout

Champai Soren urges people to vote in huge number

#WATCH | #JharkhandElections2024 | BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency & former CM, Champai Soren says, "All voters should exercise their vote...Gogo Didi scheme is very beneficial." pic.twitter.com/7fakvjfOHA

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar casts his vote at the ATI polling booth in Ranchi .

PHOTO | Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar (@santoshgangwar) casts his vote at ATI polling booth in #Ranchi.#JharkhandAssemblyPolls2024 #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024

(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/UDp5LCEMk0

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

West Singhbhum district: Volunteers aid disabled and elderly voters

PHOTO | Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Volunteers assisting Divyang voters and senior citizens at booths in West Singhbhum district.#JharkhandElections2024 #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024

(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/oM6MxdzQGt

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

JMM candidate from Ranchi constituency Mahua Maji casts her vote.

VIDEO | Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: JMM candidate from Ranchi constituency Mahua Maji
(@mahuamajilive) casts her vote.#JharkhandElections2024 #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/aua6Gvj5NI

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh cast his vote at a polling booth in Jawahar Nagar.

#WATCH रांची, झारखंड: राज्यसभा के उपसभापति हरिवंश नारायण सिंह ने कहा, "लोकतंत्र के बारे में यह एक ऐतिहासिक सच है कि ये जनता का, जनता द्वारा,जनता के लिए शासन है। इसकी ताकत का मूल स्रोत मतदान है। यह सबसे सात्विक और पवित्र धर्म व कर्म है और इसी के द्वारा हम लोकतांत्रिक सरकार और… https://t.co/RbesTB2Jp6 pic.twitter.com/5dHiiZ9Jze

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) November 13, 2024

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur expresses confidence, stating, "Our victory will reflect our work for the people, aiming for a solid two-thirds majority—not empty slogans like '400 paar' or '65 paar.'"

VIDEO | #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024: "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," says Congress leader Rajesh… pic.twitter.com/ZBa1xgUByk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand polls see brisk start with 13% turnout by 9 AM across 43 seats.

Jharkhand polls: Over 13 pc voter turnout recorded in 43 assembly seats till 9 AM

Union MoS Sanjay Seth casts his vote in Ranchi

VIDEO | #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024: Union MoS Sanjay Seth (@MpSanjayseth) casts vote at a polling booth set up in St Columbus School in Ranchi. pic.twitter.com/4DBAcz1nZk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand Congress Candidate Dr Ajoy Kumar prays to Lord Hanuman before voting

#WATCH | East Singhbhum, Jharkhand: Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East, Dr Ajoy Kumar offers prayers at Hanuman Temple before casting his vote in Jamshedpur. pic.twitter.com/zlWUjWvBsj

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

JDU leader Saryu Roy casts his vote in Jamshedpur West

#WATCH | Jharkhand: NDA candidate from Jamshedpur West Assembly seat and JDU leader Saryu Roy casts his vote at a polling booth in Jamshedpur West

Congress's Banna Gupta is contesting against him. pic.twitter.com/KIK8I2yJUD

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand's Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar talks to the media, urges people to vote

#WATCH | Ranchi: After casting his vote, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand says, "I appeal to the people to exercise their franchise and vote in large numbers. The way voting took place in Jammu and Kashmir, people voted in large numbers. It should be celebrated like a… pic.twitter.com/1lkWGIOsg6

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand's Governor casts his vote

#WATCH | Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand casts his vote at a polling booth in Ranchi, Jharkhand #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 pic.twitter.com/bwRe4JFlzB

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

People queue up at Ranchi to vote

#WATCH | People queue up at a polling station in Ranchi to vote in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections

Visuals from a polling station in Jawahar Nagar pic.twitter.com/MVWrj3OnuU

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024

Jharkhand begins to vote for Phase 1, 43 Assembly seats

#WATCH | Ranchi: A woman plays a traditional drum and appeals to people to vote during the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections.

(Visuals from polling booth number 16 in Ranchi) pic.twitter.com/Z0RY6q6pYk

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024