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Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE Updates: First Phase Of Jharkhand Elections Sees 64.86% Voter Turnout By 5 PM

The remaining Jharkhand constituencies will go to polls in the second Phase on November 20, with counting of votes on November 23.

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024
Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE Updates: Voting for Phase 1 of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 has begun today. 43 of the state’s 81 seats are being contested. Polling had started at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm across 15 districts.

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The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has fielded 23 candidates, while its allies – Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) – have nominated 17 and 5 candidates, respectively.

The opposition BJP has put forward 36 candidates, and the Janata Dal United (JDU) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have fielded 2 and 7 candidates, respectively.

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Notably, Voting at 950 booths in naxal affected areas will end by 4 pm. According to the Jharkhand Election Commission, the largest assembly seat, area-wise is Manika and the smallest is Ranchi. In terms of voters, the largest constituency is Hatia and the smallest is Jaganathpur. Jamshedpur West have the highest no. of candidates in the election fray.

The remaining Jharkhand constituencies will go to polls in the second Phase on November 20, with counting of votes on November 23.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE updates

19:25 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
64.86% Voter Turnout Recorded in First Phase of Jharkhand Polls by 5 pm

In the first phase of Jharkhand polls, 64.86% of voters cast their votes by 5 pm.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1856674160136905210

15:04 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
MS Dhoni and Wife Sakshi Cast Their Votes at Ranchi Polling Booth for Jharkhand Elections

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, accompanied by his wife Sakshi, arrived at a Ranchi polling booth to cast their votes in the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1856629449552490541

14:21 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jayant Sinha Votes in Hazaribag as First Phase of Jharkhand Elections Kicks Off

BJP leader Jayant Sinha cast his vote in Hazaribag as polling began in the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1856596594222870844

13:33 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Jagannathpur BJP Candidate Geeta Koda Says, 'We Have Cast Our Vote'

BJP candidate for Jagannathpur Geeta Koda said, "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 formation, our priority will be to open the mines which are closed and generate employment."

#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
13:21 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: PM Modi To Address A Public Rally In Deoghar's Sarath Today

Jharkhand: PM Modi will be addressing a public rally in Deoghar's Sarath today. A BJP member, who is at the venue of the rally, said, "We walked 2 km on foot to reach here to listen to PM Modi."

Meanwhile, another BJP member said, "Modi ji has given respect to women. He has given women, houses, gas cylinders, insurance, benefits of ration card."

13:14 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: BJP Leader Jayant Sinha Cast His Vote In Hazaribag

BJP leader Jayant Sinha casts his vote in Hazaribag as polling in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections is underway.

12:23 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: 29.31% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11 AM

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Phase-1 recorded 29.31% voter turnout till 11 am, the Election Commission of India said.

11:55 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE:I appeal To The People To Cast Their Votes, Says Hemant Soren

Jharkhand CM and JMM candidate from Barhait, Hemant Soren said, "Today, we have cast our votes at our respective polling stations. I appeal to the people of Jharkhand to come out and cast their votes to strengthen the democracy of the country."

11:32 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Gogo Didi Scheme Is Very Beneficial, Says Champai Soren

BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency and former CM, Champai Soren said, "All voters should exercise their vote. Gogo Didi scheme is very beneficial."

11:14 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: BJP Is Going To Form Govt In Jhrakhand, Says Chattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo

On Jharkhand Assembly elections, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "The first phase of elections is going on in Jharkhand. I can say with full confidence that the BJP government is going to be formed in Jharkhand."

10:49 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: I Appeal All To Excercise Their Franchise, Says Meera Munda

Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand: Meera Munda, BJP's candidate from the Potka Assembly constituency said, "Voting for the first phase is taking place today. I appeal to everyone to excercise their franchise. People are excited to vote and long queues can be seen outside the polling stations."

10:36 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Odisha Governor Raghubar Das Cast Vote With Family

Odisha Governor and Ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das along with his family cast their votes at a polling station in Jamshedpur. Das said, "It is the responsibility of the people to come out and use their rights right to vote. If women are not developed, the country will never develop. In a democracy, women are coming out in large numbers, I respect them."

10:31 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Women Security Will Be My Priority, Says JMM Candidate From Ranchi

Ranchi: JMM candidate from Ranchi, Mahua Maji said, "Women security will be my priority...I have been working for the welfare of women and will keep doing so. I request the people of the state to come out in large numbers and cast their votes."

10:18 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: 13.03% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM, Simdega Leads At 15.09%

Voter turnout for Phase 1 stands at 13.03% as of 9 am. Among the constituencies voting today, Simdega is leading at 15.09% while East Singhbhum ranked at the bottom of the list.

10:10 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: BJP MP Deepak Prakash Casts His Vote In Ranchi

BJP MP Deepak Prakash, along with his family members, cast his vote at St. Kuldeep High School in Ranchi for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Elections.

09:44 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Union Minister Annapurna Devi Shows Inked Finger

Koderma, Jharkhand: Union Minister Annapurna Devi showed her inked finger after casting vote at a polling station in Koderma.

09:42 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: We Want People To Vote Peacefully, Says SP City Raj Kumar Mehta

Ranchi, Jharkhand: On voting today, SP City Raj Kumar Mehta said, "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."

09:40 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Police Deploy Drones For Surveillance In Ranchi

Police use drones for surveillance in Ranchi as voting is underway for Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024.

09:32 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'We Will Appeal Everyone To Vote,' Says Union Minister Annapurna Devi

Koderma, Jharkhand: On voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections Phase 1, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said, "Today is the great festival of democracy. Voting is being held for 43 seats in Jharkhand. We will request and appeal to everyone to participate enthusiastically in this great festival of democracy and cast their vote."

09:24 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Voting Is The Strength Of Democracy, Says RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh

Ranchi: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh said, "Voting is the strength of a democracy. Through elections, we choose our representatives who later work for the welfare of society and the country. We should work to achieve the dreams for which Jharkhand was formed. We are far away from achieving that dream."

09:15 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'Voting Is Both A Right And Duty,' Says CP Singh

Jharkhand: After casting his vote, BJP candidate from Ranchi assembly seat CP Singh said, "I have exercised my right. This is a right as well as a duty. Every person should exercise his right to vote."

09:13 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Vote For Development, Says Hazaribagh Assembly Congress Candidate Munna Singh

Hazaribagh, Jharkhand: After casting his vote, Congress candidate from Hazaribagh Assembly seat Munna Singh said, "I request all voters of Hazaribagh to vote to bring development and prosperity in Hazaribagh."

09:07 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: PM Modi Urges Citizens To Vote With Full Enthusiasm

In a social media post, PM Modi urged citizens to vote with full enthusiasm in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024. He said, "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!"

09:01 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'BJP's Desperation & Fear Show They Have Lost,' Says JMM Leader Manoj Pandey

On voting for Jharkhand Assembly elections Phase 1, JMM leader Manoj Pandey says, "BJP's desperation and fear show that they have lost. The people of Jharkhand have decided that they have to go with development, with Hemant Soren, and not with those who spread hatred. Supporters of the INDIA alliance and JMM will vote in large numbers, we will once again form the government."

08:44 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Union Minister Sanjay Seth Claims BJP Will Win Jharkhand With Two-Third Majority

After casting his vote, Union Minister Sanjay Seth said, "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 center? 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."

08:32 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'Good Reports Are Coming From Everywhere,' Says Congress Candidate Ajoy Kumar

After praying at Hanuman Temple, a Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East, Dr Ajoy Kumar said, "I have received immense love from the people of Jamshedpur. Good reports are coming from everywhere. The workers here have encouraged us. For 30 years, the empire of a family has been continuing here, against which we are fighting and we will continue to fight that battle."

08:29 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Jamshedpur East Congress Candidate Prays At Hanuman Temple

East Singhbhum, Jharkhand: Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East, Dr Ajoy Kumar offered prayers at Hanuman Temple before casting his vote in Jamshedpur.

08:27 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Jamshedpur West Has Most Candidates In The Election Fray

According to the Jharkhand Election Commission, the largest assembly seat, area-wise is Manika and the smallest is Ranchi. In terms of voters, the largest constituency is Hatia and the smallest is Jaganathpur. Jamshedpur West have the highest no. of candidates in the election fray.

08:11 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
'There Is An Assembly Election In Jharkhand As Well,' Says Kartikey Chouhan

Sehore: Kartikey Chouhan, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son showed his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Sehore for Budhni by-elections.He said "I would like to request everyone to come out and cast their votes. There is an Assembly election in Jharkhand as well today. People should elect their representatives wisely. Keeping education and employment in mind, I have cast my vote."

#watch | Sehore: Kartikey Chouhan, son of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Sehore for Budhni by-elections. Kartikey Chouhan says "I would like to request everyone to come out and cast their votes. There… pic.twitter.com/FUrPIsYGur— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024
08:07 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'Please Go Out And Vote, Says BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo

On voting for phase 1 of the Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024, BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo said, "Today is the 'Mahaparv' of the democratic system in Jharkhand. This occasion comes only once in five years. I request and urge all the citizens and all the voters of Jharkhand to go out of their houses and vote. Please vote in keeping in mind that you are voting for a stable government, a government that will provide a corruption-free governance."

07:57 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'Results Will Tell What Will Happen,' Says JDU Leader Saryu Rai

Jharkhand: After casting his vote, NDA candidate from Jamshedpur West assembly seat Saryu Rai said, "Results on November 23 will tell what will happen. We hope that there will be a change and NDA government will be formed in the state."

07:54 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: JDU Leader Saryu Roy Casts Vote In Jamshedpur

Jharkhand: JDU leader and NDA candidate from Jamshedpur West Assembly seat, Saryu Roy casts his vote at a polling booth in Jamshedpur West. He is contesting against Congress's Banna Gupta.

07:45 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Jharkhand Governor Shows Inked Finger After Casting Vote

Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar shows his inked finger after casting vote.

07:39 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'It Should Be Celebrated Like A Festival,' Says Jharkhand Governor

Ranchi: After casting his vote at a polling booth in Ranchi, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar said, "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 festival."

07:36 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar Casts Vote In Ranchi

Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand casts his vote at a polling booth in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

07:32 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: People Queue Up At A Polling Station In Ranchi

Ranchi: People queue up at a polling station in Ranchi to vote in the phase 1 of Jharkhand Assembly elections.

Visuals from a polling station in Jawahar Nagar:

07:30 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'Ranchi Doesn't Look Like A Capital,' Says JMM Candidate Mahua Maji

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: JMM candidate from Ranchi, Mahua Maji said, "I appeal to everyone to vote for me. I want there should be development. Ranchi does not look like a capital and I want to transform it into one. I have an experience in different sectors."

07:26 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: 'This Is Our Jharkhand's Culture,' Says BLO Neetu Priya

Ranchi: On Jharkhand Assembly Elections today, Booth Level Officer (BLO) Neetu Priya said, "This is our Jharkhand's culture. We will welcome people in this way to take it forward."

07:23 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Woman Plays Traditional Drum, Appeals To People To Vote

Ranchi: A woman was spotted playing a traditional drum and appealing people to vote during the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections 2024.

07:20 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Elections LIVE: Voting Begins For 43 Out Of 81 Seats

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: 43 of the state's 81 seats are being contested today in Phase 1. Polling began around 7 am and will continue until 5 pm across 15 districts.

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has fielded 23 candidates, while its allies - Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) - have nominated 17 and 5 candidates, respectively.

The opposition BJP has put forward 36 candidates, and the Janata Dal United (JDU) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have fielded 2 and 7 candidates, respectively.

07:17 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Voting Begins For By-Elections

Voting has also started in the by-elections for 31 assembly seats across 10 states, including the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala.

07:09 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Voting Begins For Phase 1

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Voting begins for Phase 1. Polling is taking place on 43 out of 81 seats.

Watch Visuals from a polling center in Jamshedpur-

07:05 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Mock Polls Near Completion, Says Presiding Officer

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Polling booth number 279, Presiding Officer Rakesh Raushan said, "We are fully prepared and the mock poll procedure is in the final stage. We are committed that our voters do not phase any trouble. The voting will start at 7 am and continue till 5 pm."

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1856501916450337249

07:01 (IST) 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Election LIVE: Preparations Underway At St. Columbus College Polling Booth In Hazaribagh

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024; Preparations are underway at St Columbus College polling booth in Hazaribagh, prior to the first phase of voting to be held today.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1856495262686187901

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