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Jharkhand Election Results 2024: INDIA bloc gains ground, leads in 50

Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Result 2024: The JMM-led INDIA bloc is leading with 50 seats, crossing the majority mark of 41 in the 81-seat assembly. JMM is leading in 30 seats, the Congress in 13, the RJD in five, and the CPI-ML in one. Meanwhile, the BJP is ahead with 26 seats in the November 20 Jharkhand Assembly elections. 

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is ahead 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 25,740 votes and 13,188 votes, respectively.

This election marks a fierce contest between the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led INDIA alliance and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), both vying for control of the 81-member assembly.

The elections were conducted in two phases, with voting on November 13 for 43 constituencies and November 20 for the remaining 38 seats. According to the Election Commission, the polls witnessed a strong voter turnout of 68%, surpassing the 67.04% recorded in 2019.

Of the 81 assembly constituencies, 44 are general seats, while 28 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 9 for Scheduled Castes (SC). Constituencies like Jarmundi, Barhait, and Dumri are considered pivotal, with results likely to influence the balance of power in the state.

Key candidates
Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the JMM, contesting from Barhait, is seeking to retain power under the INDIA bloc, which includes Congress and other regional allies. Meanwhile, the NDA—featuring the BJP, All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), and Janata Dal (United)—is determined to wrest control of the state.

Prominent candidates include Babulal Marandi of the BJP from Dhanwar, Rabindra Nath Mahato of the JMM from Nala, and Congress leader Irfan Ansari battling Sita Soren of the JMM in Jamtara. Other key contests include Bebi Devi (Dumri), Hafizul Ansari (Madhupur), and Kalpana Soren (Gande).

Exit polls suggest a possible edge for the BJP-led NDA, hinting at a potential shift in power.

Where to check
Election results will be available on the Election Commission of India's official website at www.eci.gov.in and results.eci.gov.in. With the counting process closely monitored, the results are expected to unfold constituency by constituency throughout the day.

The Jharkhand election results are poised to significantly impact the political landscape, not just in the state but also at the national level, as alliances prepare for the upcoming general elections.