This phase will cover 43 out of the total 81 seats, with 1.37 crore eligible voters out of the state’s total electorate of 2.60 crore.

Voters across 43 assembly seats in 15 districts are casting their ballots in the first phase today. Voting is also being held for bypolls in 33 assembly seats and Wayanad Lok Sabha seat today where Priyanka Gandhi is a candidate.

Voting for the Jharkhand assembly elections phase 1 is being held today with 43 of the state's 81 seats up for grabs.

Among the constituencies participating in today's voting, Khunti reported the highest turnout at 34.1%, while East Singhbhum recorded the lowest at 28.3%

The outcome will decide the fate of 683 candidates vying for legislative seats, including 17 general seats, 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and six for Scheduled Castes.

Key contests in the election include former CM Champai Soren, now contesting on the BJP ticket in Seraikela, facing off against JMM’s Ganesh Mahli..Jharkhand Assembly Elections. Jharkhand Polls. JMM vs BJP.

In this phase, 43 out of the tribal state's total 81 constituencies are up for grabs, with 1.37 crore eligible voters out of total 2.60 crore voters. Across these seats, 683 candidates are in the fray.

Voting for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections will be held on November 13, 2024. Of the 81 Assembly constituencies in the State, 43 will vote today.

Jharkhand is gearing up for the first phase of voting on Wednesday, November 13, in the 2024 Assembly elections. A total of 685 candidates are contesting across 43 seats. Jharkhand is preparing for the first phase of voting in the 2024 Assembly elections on Wednesday,

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