RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
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We should wait till 2-3 PM, the number of seats and margin of votes for Congress will increase: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
RJD ahead of BJP in 5 of 6 Jharkhand assembly seats
Jharkhand Assembly Election trends/results at 11:15 AM
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren ahead by 4,921 votes in Barhait assembly seat
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 4,921 votes over BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom.
Congress leads on 14 seats as I.N.D.I.A. looks to clinch state
JMM-led Mahagathbandhan has crossed the majority mark in Jharkhand Assembly Election2024 and is currently leading on 50 seats
Sita Murmu (alias Sita Soren) trails by a margin of 14495 votes in Jamtara
AJSU Party candidate Sudesh Kumar Mahto trails by a margin of 3998 votes in Silli
Congress contestant from Lohardaga, Rameshwar Oraon, is leading by a margin of 5776 votes
From Jamshedpur West, Janata Dal (United) leader Saryu Roy maintains a lead by a margin of 12,139 votes, whereas Congress leader Banna Gupta is trailing by a margin of 12,139 votes
Congress' Ajoy Kumar is currently trailing by a margin of 10,833 votes from Jamshedpur East
Congress leader Ajoy Kumar.
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BJP's Champai Soren is leading by a margin of 26,704 votes in Saraikella
BJP leader Champai Soren.
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Seeing the initial trends of results, I can say that I am satisfied to see that BJP is being successful in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of people in Maharashtra and Jharkhand: MP CM Mohan Yadav
BJP's Muniya Devi leading in Gandey constituency
JMM-led I.N.D.I.A. bloc leading in 46 seats, BJP-headed NDA ahead in 29
Jharkhand Assembly Election trends/results at 10:40 AM
BJP's Babulal Marandi leads in Dhanwar
Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi
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Counting of votes under way, track constituency wise updates here
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren leading by 2,812 votes in Barhait assembly seat
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 2,812 votes over BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom.
In 2019, Soren contested two seats -- Barhait and Dumka -- and won both by a margin of 25,740 votes and 13,188 votes respectively.
Later, he vacated Dumka seat from where his brother Basant Soren got elected in the bypoll.
Soren had to resign as the CM shortly before his arrest on January 31 by the ED in a money laundering case.
He was released from jail on June 28 after being granted bail by the high court.
On July 3, he was elected as the JMM's legislature party leader.
Champai Soren subsequently submitted his resignation as the CM to the governor, paving the way for Hemant Soren to be sworn in as chief minister for a third time.
BJP, JMM neck and neck again, hopes still up for Hemant Soren
Fully confident of victory for 'Hemant govt', we trust our voters of Jharkhand: JMM
BJP leading in 39, JMM ahead in 38, as early trends show
The BJP was leading in 39 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand while the JMM was ahead in 38 as the counting of votes was underway on Saturday, according to reports of TV channels.
The counting of votes began at 8 AM.
The Election Commission, however, came out with trends showing that the I.N.D.I.A. Bloc leading in four seats, the BJP and an independent in one each till 9.26 AM.
BJP takes lead as per initial trends
Initial trends by Election Commission come in. Congress and CPI(ML)(L) leading on 1 seat each
Visuals from a counting centre in Ranchi
The way current govt is running in Jharkhand, they have set records for corruption. The public is in the mood for a change: BJP candidate from Ranchi assembly seat CP Singh
Visuals from Pandra Bazar Samiti counting centre in Ranchi
Time for Hemant Soren yet as JMM, BJP go neck and neck
This soil of Jharkhand is very hard and the BJP has been constantly trying to demolish this soil through 'Operation Lotus', ED, Income Tax and CBI: Congress leader Rakesh Sinha
On counting for Jharkhand Election 2024, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha says, "The results will come in our favour. People have shown their support, love and blessings to the candidates of 'Mahaghathbandhan'. The public in Jharkhand has said that they are not going to accept people like those who raise slogans like 'Batoge toh Katoge'...BJP used to claim in the Lok Sabha that they will get 400 seats. The situation is that the government is running on crutches. BJP will be reduced from 7-8 seats in Jharkhand. There will be no need for a resort. This soil of Jharkhand is very hard and the BJP has been constantly trying to demolish this soil through 'Operation Lotus', ED, Income Tax and CBI..."
Hemant Soren is on his way out and we will come back with a thumping majority: BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo
I am fully confident that the mandate will be very positive and pave the way for the progress and prosperity of Jharkhand: Banna Gupta
Jharkhand Minister and Congress candidate from Jamshedpur-West Assembly seat, Banna Gupta
I am fully confident... I am winning from Ranchi. JMM and INDIA alliance will form government in Jharkhand: JMM candidate from Ranchi seat Mahua Maji
Visuals from a counting centre in Jamshedpur
NDA leads as per early trends as BJP looks to upset JMM
Visuals from outside the counting centre in Ranchi
"They are the ones who did Hindu-Muslim, we highlighted corruption from top to bottom," says Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi refuting charges by Opposition
"They are the ones who did Hindu-Muslim, we highlighted corruption from top to bottom. No development took place anywhere, they bluffed the youths for the entire five years after promising 5 lakh jobs... Paper leak happened, but the govt didn't listen to the children," says Babulal Marandi refuting opposition's charges.
"We are confident; the way our party workers have worked at war footing, I can say that results will be in favour of BJP and NDA," he added.
Counting of votes began for 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand. Meanwhile, lets take a look at the Exit poll predictions for Jharkhand Assemble polls
Postal ballots for Mandar seat being transported to counting centre in Ranchi
The CM candidate will be decided by the party(BJP) and then there will be a discussion between the MLAs: Champai Soren
Exit polls results are there for Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Everyone feels that BJP will win the two states comfortably: HD Kumaraswamy
I don't believe in exit polls. The Congress party and myself are confident that we are going to win both the states (Maharashtra and Jharkhand): DK Shivakumar
Tight security outside the counting centre at Pandra Bazar Samiti, Ranchi
As Haryana exposed the shop of lies of Congress, Maharashtra and Jharkhand will choose the development of PM Narendra Modi: BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari
Ahead of the counting of votes for Maharashtra Election 2024 and Jharkhand Election 2024, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, "We are confident that as the counting progresses in Maharashtra and Jharkhand and results get stable, BJP-NDA's absolute majority government in both states.
Under the leadership and vision of PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra and Jharkhand will reject Rahul Gandhi's communal politics, divisive politics. Maharashtra and Jharkhand are with PM Narendra Modi's 'Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain' slogan...Women voters who have stepped out to vote in large numbers will decide the fate of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. As Haryana exposed the shop of lies of Congress, Maharashtra and Jharkhand will choose the development of PM Narendra Modi..."
Counting of postal ballots will start at 8 am, and the trends and results are likely to start trickling in by 9 am
The stage is set for the outcome of the "battle of ballots" on Saturday, as political leaders and parties anxiously await the results that will decide whether the BJP-led NDA or the JMM-led alliance will form the next government in Jharkhand.
Visuals of security deployment and arrival of polling officials at a counting centre in Jamshedpur
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Assembly Elections 2024 | The Maharashtra Assembly polls will take place against the backdrop of a fractured political landscape in the western state where the Shiv Sena and NCP will be going up against the Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar factions, even as the BJP and Congress try to make their mark. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM faces a new challenge after Hemant Soren's recent arrest and Champai, a longstanding party member, joining the BJP. The Haryana election resulted in a shock loss for Congress, which was looking to galvanize on the Lok Sabha poll performance, while J&K also saw the grand old party eventually stepping away from the cabinet, with Omar Abdullah's JKNC forming government. It remains to be seen if the upcoming polls help BJP cement its position further or provide a fillip to I.N.D.I.A. Check live updates and track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analyses only on Deccan Herald.
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We are sure that we will form the govt with BJP led NDA will get more than 51 seats: Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi
There is a clear voice from the people of Jharkhand - Iss baar phir Hemant dobara: JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey
Ranchi: Ahead of the counting of votes for Jharkhand Election 2024, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey says, "There is a clear voice from the people of Jharkhand - Iss baar phir Hemant dobara, Hemant Soren return. Women, students and people of Jharkhand have reposed their faith and we trust them. The excitement that was seen during campaigning and the day of elections clearly shows that we are coming to power again with absolute majority..."
The work done by our Government, Hemant Soren has made people raise their expectations: JMM candidate from Ranchi seat, Mahua Maji
Ahead of the counting of votes for Jharkhand Election 2024, JMM candidate from Ranchi seat, Mahua Maji says, "I am fully confident that the people of Ranchi will definitely elect us because I have seen trust for me in their eyes. I will definitely fulfill their expectations and dreams. The work done by our Government, Hemant Soren has made people raise their expectations. So, we'll form the Government once again and do the work that we could not due to shortage of time..."
Visuals from the Congress office, and BJP office in Ranchi ahead of counting
Congress office
BJP Office
Visuals from outside the residence of JMM chief Shibu Soren in Ranchi. JMM-led alliance is currently in power in the state.
Outside visuals from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM's) office in Ranchi
Dark night that has been persisting for five years will end today: BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo on Jharkhand result
JMM seeks suspension of internet near counting centres
The ruling JMM in Jharkhand wrote to the Election Commission on Friday night and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres, alleging that the BJP has deputed "highly qualified" electronic experts from other states.
The JMM also demanded a ban on electronic gadgets near the counting centres.
The counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is scheduled on Saturday across 24 centres in the state.
"We have come to know through reliable sources that the BJP has deputed highly qualified electronic experts from other states outside counting centres. This is a serious matter," JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya claimed in the letter to the Election Commission.
Demanding a fair and transparent counting process, he said that Internet services should be suspended within a 2 km radius of the counting centres and announcements of results should be made after every round of counting through loudspeakers.
BJP expert in spreading hatred, spent Rs 500 cr on campaign against me, alleges CM Hemant Soren
A day after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren charged the BJP with "launching a whisper campaign to influence voters", he hit out at the saffron camp again on Tuesday, alleging that the opposition party in the state spent over Rs 500 crore in "malicious campaigns" against him.
CM Hemant Soren accuses BJP of launching 'whisper campaign' to tarnish JMM-led government
Days after accusing the BJP of maligning his and Jharkhand's image through shadow campaigns, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday charged the saffron party with launching a "whisper campaign" by spending over Rs 1 crore in each assembly constituency to influence voters.
Bulldozer on standby to reclaim looted funds, oust infiltrators: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday intensified his criticism of the JMM-led coalition, accusing it of "indulging in dacoity" by looting natural resources and central funds sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.