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

A voter turnout of 66.18 per cent was recorded in the 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday. While the JMM-led coalition is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, the BJP has been campaigning with its aggressive Hindutva agenda, infiltration and alleged corruption by the current dispensation. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling today while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.13. Former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora were among the 683 candidates in fray in the first phase. Thank you for staying with us to track all the latest news from the Jharkhand polls.

13 November 2024, 17:24 IST

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

13 November 2024, 17:24 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Modi said red book (Constitution) that Rahul reads has 'kora kaagaz'... Read this, is it blank? asks Kharge in Nagpur

The political pot is boiling in Jharkhand and Maharashtra with Assembly elections around the corner. We won’t let Maharashtra become the ATM of Congress, Modi asserted while addressing a campaign rally in Akola for the November 20 state assembly elections. Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at the BJP, saying its leaders were diverting people's attention by giving provocative speeches and peddling lies. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur city of Maharashtra, where assembly elections will be held on November 20, he said the state needs a good government which will bring it on the path of development again, and expressed confidence that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will win the elections. Thank you for tracking the latest Assembly elections related updates, here on DH.

09 November 2024, 17:27 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Modi said red book (Constitution) that Rahul reads has 'kora kaagaz'... Read this, is it blank? asks Kharge in Nagpur

09 November 2024, 17:27 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | 'MVA needs Rs 3 lakh crore to fulfil their promises, they are lying', says Ajit Pawar

The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance has promised Rs 3,000 per month to women in Maharashtra as part of their poll guarantees, which NCP chief Ajit Pawar criticised, calling it 'bluffing' by making such promises. On the other hand, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren termed the BJP a "showroom of lies and hatred" as he alleged that crores of rupees were being spent by the saffron party to spread hatred, social animosity and lies against him. Meanwhile, turning to Maha Yuti, Ajit Pawar took out a roadshow in support of NCP candidates Nawab Malik and the latter's daughter Sana. Thanks for staying with us through the day, we will be back tomorrow with more updates as we await polls. Thank you and goodnight!

07 November 2024, 17:29 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | 'MVA needs Rs 3 lakh crore to fulfil their promises, they are lying', says Ajit Pawar

07 November 2024, 17:29 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights| Will give Rs 3,000 per month under Mahalaxmi scheme for women in Maharashtra, says Rahul Gandhi

Good evening readers. The opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi started its campaign for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar addressed a joint meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the BJP-led Maha Yuti has already launched its poll campaign and Ajit Pawar's NCP released a constituency-specific manifesto which promised an increase in Ladki Bahin Yojana amount. That's all for the day. Stay tuned to DH for latest news on upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

06 November 2024, 17:04 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights| Will give Rs 3,000 per month under Mahalaxmi scheme for women in Maharashtra, says Rahul Gandhi

06 November 2024, 17:04 IST

Tribals to get back land grabbed by infiltrators if BJP is voted to power in Jharkhand: Ex-CM Champai

Soren, who quit the JMM and joined the BJP in August, claimed at a public meeting here that resentment is prevailing among the tribal community against infiltrators.

28 October 2024, 19:23 IST

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 | Tribals to get back land grabbed by infiltrators if BJP is voted to power in state: Ex-CM Champai

Tribals to get back land grabbed by infiltrators if BJP is voted to power in Jharkhand: Ex-CM Champai

28 October 2024, 19:23 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Congress releases third list of 16 candidates for Maharashtra polls

With assembly polls of two states, Jharkhand and Maharashtra right next door, the parties have begun releasing the lists of their candidates and filing nominations. A total of 199 nominations have been filed in Maharashtra in the last 4 days. Jharkhand also witnessed the nomination of leaders for the upcoming polls yesterday, wherein Champai Soren filed his nomination from BJP and Lois Maranadi, an ex-BJP leader was filed from JMM. On Saturday, BJP released their second list of candidates for Maharashtra, while other parties like Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP(SP) and MNS also named their candidates for some of the remaining seats in the state. Congress also released its list of candidates today. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari courted controversy with his remarks against BJP candidate Sita Soren. Thank you for staying with us to track all the updates on the upcoming Assembly polls.

26 October 2024, 17:18 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Congress releases third list of 16 candidates for Maharashtra polls

26 October 2024, 17:18 IST

Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, AJSU's Sudesh Mahto file nominations for assembly polls

Saraikela is among 43 assembly constituencies that will go to polls in the first phase on November 13.

25 October 2024, 09:37 IST

Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024 | Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, AJSU's Sudesh Mahto file nominations

Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, AJSU's Sudesh Mahto file nominations for assembly polls

25 October 2024, 09:37 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Congress releases list of 7 candidates for Jharkhand polls

JMM released its third list of five candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly polls, fielding incumbent legislators Chamra Linda, Sukhram Oraon and Jiga Susaran Horo from Bishunpur, Chakradharpur and Sisai seats respectively. Kalpana Soren, JMM leader and wife of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren filed her nomination as party candidate from Gandey Assembly constituency. CM Hemant Soren have also filed his nomination from Barhait constituency. Earlier in the day, CPI(M) announced candidates for nine seats ahead of Jharkhand polls. Congress on Thursday released its first list for the Maharashtra Assembly elections and seven more names for Jharkhand polls. NCP(SP) also announced its list of 45 candidates. Track DH for latest updates on Assembly polls.

24 October 2024, 17:17 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Congress releases list of 7 candidates for Jharkhand polls

24 October 2024, 17:17 IST

Elections Highlights | Congress, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 85 seats each in Maharashtra polls

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has decided to go with a 85-85-85 seat-sharing formula for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, with the Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) set to contest in 85 seats each. The remaining seats shall be left for the smaller allies part of the MVA. Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marked her electoral debut as she filed her nomination papers today for the upcoming Lok Sabha bypolls in Kerala's Wayanad. Priyanka arrived in the hill district on Tuesday night along with her mother - Congress Parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, reached the district subsequently. That's all for today. Good night, everyone! Stay tuned with DH to track the latest political updates from the poll-bound states!

23 October 2024, 17:30 IST

Elections Highlights | Congress, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 85 seats each in Maharashtra polls

23 October 2024, 17:30 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Raj Thackeray's MNS announces 45 candidates; RJD releases 6 names for Jharkhand

As many as 57 candidates filed nomination papers on Tuesday, the first day of the exercise for the November 20 assembly polls in Maharashtra, Election Commission (EC) officials said. State Congress president Nana Patole sought to downplay differences among Maha Vikas Aghadi allies in finalising seat-sharing for the November 20 assembly polls and said the ruling Mahayuti has bigger disputes on the issue than the opposition bloc. Meanwhile, the RJD released list of six candidates for Jharkhand assembly polls. MNS released its first list of 45 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls. Seats have not yet been announced for either of the big alliances in the state yet. That's all for today, we will be back tomorrow with more updates as we keep an eye on the seat sharing talks in both states. Thank you and goodnight!

22 October 2024, 17:29 IST

Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | Raj Thackeray's MNS announces 45 candidates; RJD releases 6 names for Jharkhand

22 October 2024, 17:29 IST