The first phase of voter turnout for the 43 Assembly Constituencies (AC) in Jharkhand recorded 64.86 per cent on Wednesday. Simultaneously, by-polls were also held peacefully in 31 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in 10 states and in Wayanad Parliamentary Constituency of Kerala,

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.

The first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections saw a record 66.18% voter turnout, marking a peaceful polling despite concerns over potential Naxal violence. Notable political figures, including former CM Madhu Koda's wife,

Seraikela-Kharsawan district led the way with a turnout of 76.02 percent, followed by Lohardaga (73.32 percent) and Gumla (69.67 percent).

People queue up to vote at a polling station situated in a school building to elect the next Jharkhand state government in Ranchi. (Image: PTI) Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Highlights: The first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections,

Jharkhand's assembly elections began with a 64.86% voter turnout, surpassing previous figures. Voting across 43 constituencies was peaceful, with diverse groups participating. Tribal areas, including those under Left Wing Extremism influence,

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.

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,

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections began on Wednesday morning, with voting taking place in 43 out of the state's 81 seats.

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.