Voting for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections began on November 13, 2024. Follow The Hindu’s live updates.

Among the 43 seats that are in fray in the first phase of elections include Kodarma, seraikella, Ranchi, Barkatha, Barhi, Barkagaon, Hazaribagh, Simaria (SC), Chatra (SC), Baharagora, Ghatsila (ST), Potka (ST),

Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling while Hazaribag recorded the lowest at 59.13, officials said

A voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded in the 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday, officials said. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.13, officials said and added that polling continued till 5 pm.

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

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 1st Phase Live Updates and Latest News: The first phase of Jharkhand's Assembly elections on November 13, 2024, will cover 43 constituencies, with 683 candidates contesting for 17 general,

In the first phase of voting in Jharkhand, held on Wednesday, a solid voter turnout of 64.86% was recorded across 43 constituencies.

At the end of the first phase of polling, EVMs are being sealed at polling booths in Jharkhand. Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: A voter turnout of 59.28% has been recorded till 3pm in the first phase of the Jharkhand elections.

In the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, voter turnout hit 64.86%, slightly above the 63.9% recorded in 2019. With the ruling JMM-led INDIA alliance and BJP-led NDA vying for power, this election could significantly reshape the state's political landscape.