LIVEJharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Live | Time for Hemant yet as JMM, BJP go neck and neck

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 govet 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

Track the live updates of Jharkhand Assembly election results here

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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Counting of votes for Jharkhand Assembly polls to begin soon

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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