Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kalpana Soren wins Gandey

The results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, held in two phases on November 13 and 20 across 81 seats, was out today. The key battle was between the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA. Vote counting begans at 8 AM, and the results were expected by afternoon.

Nov 23, 2024 19:36 IST
Kalpana Soren wins Gandey
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana wins Gandey seat by 17,142 votes, defeating BJP's Muniya Devi: EC.
PTI



Nov 23, 2024 17:47 IST
PM Modi thanks Jharkhand voters, congratulates JMM-Led alliance for their performance
I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support towards us. We will always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues and working for the state.

I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state. @HemantSorenJMM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2024



Nov 23, 2024 16:37 IST
Jharkhand CM's brother Basant Soren wins Dumka
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's brother Basant Soren won the Dumka assembly seat by 14,588 votes on Saturday, according to the Election Commission.
PTI



Nov 23, 2024 15:52 IST
JMM Leads with Over 50 Seats in Jharkhand
JMM Takes the Lead in Jharkhand with More Than 50 Seats in the Election Results.



Nov 23, 2024 15:50 IST
Hemant Soren poised to form govt in Jharkhand for second time
Jharkhand's ruling alliance, comprising the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the CPI-ML, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is on course to retain power and for the first time in the state's history, form the second consecutive government. 
IANS



Nov 23, 2024 15:40 IST
JMM's Uma Kant Rajak wins Chandankiyari
JMM's Uma Kant Rajak wins Chandankiyari, Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri of BJP at third spot, according to EC.



Nov 23, 2024 15:31 IST
Chandradeo Mahato wins Sindri assembly seat
CPI(ML) Liberation’s Chandradeo Mahato wins Sindri assembly seat in Jharkhand, defeating BJP’s Tara Devi by 3,448 votes: EC.



Nov 23, 2024 14:18 IST
Hemant Soren-led alliance all set to retain Jharkhand; BJP emerges as second largest party
The Hemant Soren-led JMM alliance is set to retain power in Jharkhand, leading in 50 of the 81 assembly seats, according to the Election Commission. The BJP-led NDA, after an aggressive campaign focusing on "infiltrators" in Santha Parganas, trailed with leads in 29 seats, overshadowed by the JMM’s effective 'Adivasi' card and sympathy for Soren following his arrest. The JMM led in 31 seats, Congress in 14, RJD in four, and CPI(ML) in one, while BJP led in 26, with smaller parties sharing the rest. Key contests saw Hemant Soren leading in Barhait, while his wife Kalpana Soren trailed in Gandey. State BJP chief Babulal Marandi led in Dhanwar, while Congress's Banna Gupta and AJSU chief Sudesh Mahto were trailing. The voter turnout was a record 67.74%, with elections held in two phases on November 13 and 20.
(With PTI Inptus)



Nov 23, 2024 13:42 IST
Check out latest trends on Maharashta & Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Results
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Nov 23, 2024 13:03 IST
WATCH: Jharkhand Election Result 2024: INDI Alliance Crosses Majority Mark



Nov 23, 2024 12:20 IST
JMM-led INDIA bloc leading in 50 seats, NDA ahead in 30
JMM-led INDIA bloc was leading in 50 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand while the NDA was ahead in 30, according to trends available on the Election Commission's website on Saturday. 



Nov 23, 2024 11:12 IST
Jharkhand polls: JMM-led INDIA bloc leading in 48 seats, NDA ahead in 28
The JMM-led INDIA bloc was leading in 48 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand while the BJP-headed NDA was ahead in 28 as the counting of votes was underway on Saturday, according to trends available on the Election Commission's website.
According to the trends , the INDIA bloc was leading in 48, the NDA in 28 and an independent and JLKM in two seats each till 10.50 AM.
(PTI)



Nov 23, 2024 11:00 IST
Jharkhand: After see-saw battle, INDIA bloc takes big lead against NDA in early trends
In the hotly contested Jharkhand Assembly elections, early trends indicate that the people of the state have shown confidence in the incumbent Hemant Soren-led government, as the JMM-led INDIA alliance takes a decisive lead over the BJP-led NDA. As of 10:30 AM, the JMM-Congress-RJD combine has reached the 50-seat mark, while the NDA is trailing at 29 seats in the 81-member Assembly. Initially, the NDA was ahead when counting began, but the race soon turned into a see-saw battle, with the INDIA bloc pulling ahead and ultimately gaining the upper hand. Election Commission data reflects a similar trend, with the INDIA alliance leading in over 45 seats, while the BJP is trailing with leads in around 28-30 seats. The elections, held in two phases on November 13 and 20, saw a record voter turnout of 67.74%, the highest since the state’s formation in 2000.
(With IANS inputs)



Nov 23, 2024 10:38 IST
EC data: INDIA bloc takes edge in early leads in J'khand; JMM+ leading on 35 seats, NDA on 22
Counting of votes for 81 Assembly seats in Jharkhand began on Saturday at 8 a.m. According to the Election Commission data till 10 a.m., the JMM-led INDIA bloc is leading on more than 35 seats while BJP-led NDA is seen taking the lead on 22 seats.
As per the EC data at 10 a.m., JMM is leading on 20 seats, Congress on 10, RJD on 5 seats while BJP is ahead on 21 seats and AJSUP on 1 seat.
(IANS)



Nov 23, 2024 10:31 IST
Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi leading by1,840 votes over CPIML's Rajkumar Yadav
 Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi was leading by1,840 votes over CPIML's Rajkumar Yadav in Dhanwar assembly seat after the first round of counting of votes, according to the Election Commission of India.
Marandi won the Dhanwar seat in the 2019 assembly polls as a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) candidate by defeating BJP's Lakshman Prasad Singh by a margin of 17,550 votes. Later, he joined the BJP.
JMM, Congress, RJD and CPI (ML) Liberation are jointly contesting Jharkhand polls under the INDI Alliance. 
(PTI)



Nov 23, 2024 10:15 IST
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren leading by 2,812 votes in Barhait assembly seat
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 2,812 votes over BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom.




Nov 23, 2024 10:03 IST
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Election Commission trends show Mahagathbandhan leading on 29 seats, NDA on 19
Initial trends from the Election Commission place the Mahagathbandhan ahead with 29 seats, including JMM at 13, Congress at 9, RJD at 4, and CPI(ML)(L) at 3. The NDA trails with 19 seats, comprising BJP at 17 and AJSUP at 2. JLKM and Independent candidates are leading on 2 seats each as counting continues.



Nov 23, 2024 09:58 IST
Jharkhand polls: BJP leading in 40, JMM ahead in 37
Jharkhand was witnessing a close contest as the BJP-led NDA was leading in 40 of the 81 assembly seats and the JMM-led INDIA bloc in the state was ahead in 37 as the counting of votes was underway on Saturday, officials said.
The Election Commission, however, came out with trends on its website, showing that the INDIA bloc was leading in 19 seats, the NDA in 13 and an independent and JKLM in one each till 9.45 AM.
(PTI)



Nov 23, 2024 09:44 IST
Jharkhand polls: BJP leading in 39, JMM ahead in 38
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 INDIA Bloc leading in four seats, the BJP and an independent in one each till 9.26 AM.
The results will decide the electoral fate of a total of 1,211 candidates, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren who contested from Barhait, his wife Kalpana from Gandey, former CM and BJP state president Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar and ex-CM Champai Soren from Seraikela.
(PTI)



Nov 23, 2024 09:29 IST
Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Mahagathbandhan leads on 4 seats, BJP and JLKM secure 1 each in early trends
Initial trends from the Election Commission indicate a strong start for the Mahagathbandhan, with the JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPI(ML)(L) each leading on one seat. Meanwhile, the BJP and JLKM have taken the lead on one seat each as counting continues.




Nov 23, 2024 09:15 IST
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Congress and CPI(ML)(L) lead on 1 seat each in early trends
According to the initial trends from the Election Commission, the Congress and CPI(ML)(L) are leading on one seat each as counting progresses in the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024.




Nov 23, 2024 09:07 IST
Jharkhand polls: BJP leading in 25, JMM ahead in 10
 The BJP was leading in 25 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand while the JMM was ahead in 10 as the counting of postal ballots was underway on Saturday, TV channels reported.
The counting of votes began at 8 AM.
The Election Commission, however, is yet to come out with any trend as of now on its website.
The assembly elections were held in two phases - November 13 and 20.
Forty-three seats went to polls in the first round and 38 in the second. 
(PTI)



Nov 23, 2024 08:06 IST
Counting of votes for 81-member Jharkhand Assembly begins amid tight security
The Election Commission of India is all set to begin the counting of votes for Jharkhand assembly polls on Saturday morning.
The counting began at 8 am across the state. The state held elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, for all 81 assembly seats.



Nov 23, 2024 07:53 IST
Counting of votes begins today for Jharkhand Assembly polls
All eyes will be on the much-awaited counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, which will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Early trends are expected to trickle in by 9 a.m., offering the first glimpse into the outcome of these high-stakes battles. Read More...