As per the trends in 73 of the 81 seats, the INDIA bloc was leading in 46, the NDA in 29 and an independent and JKLM in one each till 10.15 AM.
This time, voter turnout reached a record 67.74 per cent, the highest since the formation of the state on November 15, 2000.
The ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, while the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is trying to wrest it.
The ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, while the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is trying to wrest it.
Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.13, officials said and added that polling continued till 5 pm.
A total of nine premises in the state’s capital Ranchi and Jamshedpur are being raided in an operation that started early morning. A security team of the CRPF is assisting the I-T sleuths, the sources said.
Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he had pardoned loans worth Rs 16 lakh crores for wealthy individuals, without extending the same relief to marginalized communities such as tribals and Dalits.
AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto, while releasing the manifesto, announced that if its party is voted to power, women would get 33 per cent reservation in government jobs and a commission for their safety.
In an interview with ANI, Maji expressed unwavering confidence in a victory during the upcoming elections scheduled for November 13 and 20, with results expected on November 23.
Madhu Koda, along with other officials, was sentenced to three years in prison on charges of corruption and conspiracy in the Rajhara North coal block allocation.
IMD has warned of significant disruptions, urging people to remain cautious as the cyclone progresses inland.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Jharkhand is showing the path ahead for India.
Polling for the 81-member assembly will be held on November 13 and November 20, and the votes will be counted on November 23.
Candidates have until October 25 to file their nominations, with submission hours set from 11 am to 3 pm each day.
The state Congress is set to convene on October 18 to finalize the candidate list, which will then be submitted to the CEC committee for approval. Key details are expected to be clarified by October 20-22.
With the term of the current assembly ending in January 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule, sparking a surge in campaign activity.
High-profile attendees, including PM Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other key figures, will deliberate on this crucial decision-making process.
The central committee meeting of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) saw Soren confidently outlining the alliance’s electoral strategies, asserting their capability to regain control of the state’s governance.
State officials announced that the initiative is a safeguard against crop losses experienced during consecutive drought-like conditions in 2022 and 2023. The state government has earmarked support through various initiatives.
The projects, with a combined annual capacity of 12 million tonnes, will significantly reduce road haulage times, speeding up coal dispatches and improving efficiency in India’s energy supply chain.
Singh, representing Hussainabad, made his switch in a ceremony attended by Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Speaking at a rally at Bhognadih in Sahibganj, Soren likened the RSS to ‘rats’ and claimed that both organizations were creating discord between Hindu and Muslim communities.
Soren made these comments during a government function in Garhwa district on Thursday.
The jackal struck over a span of five hours, attacking people between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday. Three victims remain in serious condition, receiving treatment at Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital (SNMMCH).
Over the past three days, persistent downpours have caused severe damage to infrastructure and crops, washing away culverts and damaging paddy fields.
