Jharkhand Assembly Election Highlights: Peaceful, Naxal violence-free voting, 66.18% turnout recorded in 43 assembly seats

'Modi ki Guarantee' fell flat on June 4, Jharkhand people will finish whatever is left of it: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the promises made by him for Jharkhand, saying the 'Modi ki Guarantee' campaign fell flat when Lok Sabha polls results came out and the people of Jharkhand will finish whatever is left of it as well on November 13 and 20.

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Congress a sinking ship, can't save Hemant Soren, says Amit Shah

Calling the Congress a "sinking ship", Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that it could not "save" Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the elections.

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Will hang corrupt leaders upside down, stop coal smuggling if BJP voted to power: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand for alleged corruption and coal smuggling and urged voters to strengthen BJP’s hands so that “corrupt leaders are hanged upside down”.

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'Kolhan Tiger' Champai Soren: Journey from prominent JMM leader to BJP's key asset in Jharkhand

Champai Soren after joining BJP

Popularly known as the 'Kolhan Tiger,' Champai Soren's journey from a prominent JMM leader to a key asset for the BJP is marked by several twists and turns.

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Voting for Phase 1 begins in Jharkhand

I request and urge all the citizens and all the voters of Jharkhand to go out of their houses and vote: BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo

I have always served the people of Jamshedpur and will continue to do so if given the opportunity: Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East, Dr Ajoy Kumar after voting

I urge all voters to vote with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy: PM Modi

"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!" PM Modi said on X.

Today, first vote for Roti-Beti-Mati and then have refreshments: Amit Shah

Unuion Minister Amit Shah said on X, "I appeal to all the voters going to vote in the first phase of Jharkhand to cast record votes for the creation of a corruption, infiltration and appeasement free and developed Jharkhand. Vote in large numbers for the protection of tribal identity, security of women and employment for the youth in Jharkhand. Today, first vote for Roti-Beti-Mati and then have refreshments."

Your invaluable vote is most important in the creation of a strong and prosperous democracy and developed Jharkhand: JP Nadda

Union Minister J P Nadda said on X, "First vote, then refreshment!

The first phase of voting for the Jharkhand assembly elections is being held today. I appeal to all my voting brothers and sisters, especially the young friends who are voting for the first time, to participate enthusiastically in this great festival of democracy.

Your invaluable vote is most important in the creation of a strong and prosperous democracy and developed Jharkhand."

Vote for a government which ensures the involvement and participation of the people and not a government which divides, misleads and polarizes the people: Congress chief Kharge

Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge said on X, "Voting has started today for the first phase of Jharkhand elections, Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election and by-elections in 31 assembly constituencies of 10 states.

All voters are requested to cast their valuable vote to strengthen and empower democracy and the Constitution.

The people of Jharkhand have to vote for social justice for all, inclusive development and good governance and protection of water, forests, land and tribal civilization and keep divisive forces away from the state.

Before pressing the button on the EVM, you have to think that we have to form a government which ensures the involvement and participation of the people and not a government which divides, misleads and polarizes the people; only then we will be able to save the values ​​of the Constitution.

We welcome and congratulate our friends who are voting for the first time. Exercise your rights wisely.

Be sure to vote and inspire others to do so."

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh shows his inked finger after casting vote at a polling station in Ranchi

Today is the great festival of democracy: Union Minister Annapurna Devi

Voter turnout at13.04% at 9:30 am: ECI

We want people to vote peacefully... Drones are being used for security purposes: SP City Raj Kumar Mehta

Your every vote for I.N.D.I.A. will bring prosperity in your life through 7 Guarantees, protect water, forest and land and empower social justice: Rahul Gandhi

Bangladeshi infiltrators have ruined Jharkhand...They conspire to weaken India: BJP MP Deepak Prakash

Women security will be my priority...I have been working for the welfare of women and will keep doing so: JMM candidate from Ranchi, Mahua Maji

It is the responsibility of the people to come out and use their rights right to vote: Odisha Governor and former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das

We don't make illogical statements like '400 paar' and '65 paar'. We will get the results based on the work we have done: Congress leader Rajesh Thakur

The work we have done in 5 years, the fight we have fought for 'Jharkhandi Ashmita'... we are confident that we will win because we have worked for the people: Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur

Have to save the land of Sidho-Kanho and Santhal from Bangladeshi infiltrators: Champai Soren

Voter turnout up to 29.31% at 10:30 AM: ECI

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren cast their votes at a polling station in Ranchi

I appeal to the people of Jharkhand to come out and cast their votes to strengthen the democracy of the country: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Voters at Prathmik Vidyala Sonapi defied naxals threat and came out in huge numbers to vote

Voter turnout 29.31% at 11 am: ECI

I hope the people of this constituency will elect me. In this hope, I have also cast my vote: Nagma Rani, a 35-year-old transgender, who is contesting from the Hatia seat

I want to appeal everyone... voters of the state to come out and use their voting rights and play a role in government formation," says JMM leader Kalpana Soren

Voter turnout upto 46.25% at 1 pm: ECI

The public will make the corrupt govt of the JMM-Congress-RJD govt accountable: Geeta Koda, BJP candidate for Jagannathpur

Two and three cases of MCC violation have been registered in Bhawnathpur and Jamshedpur, respectively: Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Neha Arora

JMM-led coalition govt in Jharkhand allowed infiltrators to become permanent citizens, alleges PM Modi at rally in Deoghar

I promise to attend oath ceremony of BJP govt that will be formed in Jharkhand after elections: PM Modi in Deoghar

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi

JMM-led coalition indugled in mafia raj, question paper leak; will bring culprits from 'paatal' who played with children's future: PM Modi

Voter turnout of 59.28 per cent recorded till 3 pm, Seraikella-Kharsawan leads with 66.38 per cent turnout

JMM-led coalition devoured central funds meant for Jharkhand people, ate free rice meant for you: PM Modi in Godda rally

Watch: At the end of the first phase of polling, EVMs are being sealed at a polling booth

Jharkhand recorded 64.86% voter turnout till 5 pm in Phase-I

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Jharkhand voters undeterred by boycott calls in Maoist-affected areas: EC

Unfazed by threats and boycott calls from Maoists, people in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas in Jharkhand turned out in impressive numbers to vote on Wednesday even as the overall polling percentage in the state surpassed the 63.9 per cent recorded in the 2019 assembly elections, according to the Election Commission.

Voting was held in 43 assembly seats out of 81 in the first phase and the rest of the seats will go to polls on November 20.

"Polling was marked by a festive mood and enthusiastic participation across all districts, with large tribal population, including areas affected by Left Wing Extremism," the poll authority said on Wednesday evening.

As per updates till 5 PM, a voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded in Jharkhand which already surpassed the 63.9 per cent voting in these 43 assembly seats in the 2019 assembly elections.

The EC said voters remained undeterred by threats and boycott calls. (PTI)

Jharkhand recorded 66.18% voter turnout in 43 assembly seats