Highlights Election Results 2024 Jharkhand: The counting of votes began at 8 am
After trailing in the initial rounds, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM-led INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback and won 56 seats in the 81-member state assembly. The BJP, which had a massive lead when the counting started today, won 21 seats.
The counting of votes for the Jharkhand assembly elections began at 8 am and is expected to conclude in the next few hours.
The JMM of Hemant Soren fought in 41 assembly seats and gave the remaining ones to its allies - Congress (30 seats), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) (6), and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (4). The BJP contested 68 seats, while its allies, the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) fought in 10, the Janata Dal (United) in two, and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in one.
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Votes are also being counted for the Maharashtra assembly elections and for the bypolls to 48 Assembly seats in 14 states and in the Lok Sabha segments of Nanded in Maharashtra and Wayanad in Kerala. Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her poll debut from Wayanad, a seat that was earlier represented in the Lok Sabha by her brother, Rahul Gandhi.
Here Are Highlights On Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024:
"Let Us Take Pledge To Build Golden Jharkhand": Hemant Soren After Big WinAfter winning big in Jharkhand, JMM's Hemant Soren has urged people to take a pledge to win "Golden Jharkhand".
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Jharkhand Results Live: INDIA Bloc Wins 56 Seats Out Of 81 In JharkhandINDIA Bloc in Jharkhand, consisting of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), and Rashtriya Janata Dal has won 56 seats out of total 81 seats.
In Pics: Hemant Soren's Heartfelt Moments With Parents After Big Win Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren shared pictures with his parents and familu after securing a huge mandate in assembly polls.
Jharkhand Results Live: INDIA Bloc Wins 54 Seats, Leading In 2 MoreINDIA Bloc in Jharkhand, consisting of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), and Rashtriya Janata Dal has won 54 seats so far and is leading in two more seats.
Jharkhand Results Live: Himanta Biswa Sarma Congratulates Hemant Soren For Jharkhand WinCongratulating Hemant Soren on his big win in Jharkhand, BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called the victory "impressive."
"JMM and its allies have secured an impressive victory in Jharkhand. My heartfelt congratulations to Shri @HemantSorenJMM and his entire team on this achievement. I am confident that under his leadership, Jharkhand will embark on a path of progress and development," he said in a post on X.
Live: People Of Jharkhand Have Rejected "Politics Of Lies": Mallikarjun KhargeAfter INDIA bloc's big win in Jharkhand, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on X that people of Jharkhand have rejected "politics of lies".
"Jai Johar!
The people of Jharkhand have given priority to the issues of their rights, water, forests and land. They have rejected divisive politics and politics of lies. They have defeated the misuse of constitutional institutions.
Thanks to Shri @HemantSorenJMM ji and all the leaders of the alliance. Heartfelt gratitude to every Congress worker.
We have to fight for social justice, raise the voice of the people, and form an accountable government," Mr Kharge said.
Jharkhand Results Live: Rahul Gandhi's "Heartfelt Thanks" To People Of Jharkhand For INDIA Win
After INDIA bloc's win in Jharkhand, Rahul Gandhi shared a gratitude post on X. He said, "Heartfelt thanks to the people of Jharkhand for giving a huge mandate to INDIA. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji, all the workers of Congress and JMM for this victory. This victory of the alliance in the state is a victory of the protection of water, forest and land along with the Constitution. The results of Maharashtra are unexpected and we will analyse them in detail. Thanks to all the voter brothers and sisters of the state for their support and to all the workers for their hard work."'
After JMM-led alliance's big win in Jharkhand, party candidate from Gandey and Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife said, "This government is the government of the people of Jharkhand. The people have expressed their unwavering faith in Hemant Soren. The way Hemant ji was serving Jharkhand earlier as a son, as a brother, now in the coming times, he will work even harder than that..."
Jharkhand Assembly Polls Live: JMM Workers Celebrate Big Victory
JMM workers have started celebrating the party's big win in the state by putting up huge posters of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
Jharkhand Assembly Polls Live: Despite Losing, BJP Has Biggest Vote Share In JharkhandDespite losing to JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand, BJP bagged the biggest vote share - 33.26 per cent, followed by the victorious JMM (23.42%).
Hemant Soren Closes Jharkhand Door To NDA, What He Said In Victory SpeechIn a light grey sports sweatshirt, flanked by party leaders in more formal attire, Hemant Soren announced in a rather slow, conversational tone the victory of his party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and its alliance in the assembly election.
The grouping, known as INDIA, comprising the JMM, Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, crossed the halfway mark comfortably and managed to keep 'Fort Jharkhand' safe from the approaching forces of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which has a reputation as an election-winning machine.
"I heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has congratulated us. I want to thank him," said the Jharkhand Chief Minister who was recently jailed in a land case, a matter which the JMM alleged was the Centre's conspiracy to harass rivals using investigative agencies.
Read more. Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live: BJP's loss "deeply painful" for me, says Himanta SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP co-incharge for the assembly elections in Jharkhand, has said the party's loss was "deeply painful" for him.
Mr Sarma said that the people's mandate must be accepted as that is the true essence of democracy.
"The loss in Jharkhand is deeply painful for me personally, even though we secured victory in all five by-elections in Assam. I have witnessed the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our Karyakartas in Jharkhand, who gave their all in this election," he said in a post on X.
He said the BJP fought the elections with a vision to protect the state from "infiltration" and to lead it on the path of development, fulfilling the aspirations of students and the youth.
"However, we must humbly accept the mandate of the people, for that is the true essence of democracy. In these challenging times, we will stand firmly with our Karyakartas, offering them unwavering support and solidarity," he said.
Election results 2024: Hemant Soren briefs media, thanks people of Jharkhand
Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Hemant Soren with JMM's "star campaigner" Kalpana Soren
Jharkhand election result: "We accept the mandate," says JP Nadda on NDA's lossBJP chief JP Nadda has reacted to the NDA losing the Jharkhand assembly elections and has said "we accept the mandate".
"In democracy, the instructions of the people are paramount. The Bharatiya Janata Party is always committed to the development of Jharkhand and the respect, security and prosperity of roti, beti and maati. We will continue to raise issues in the interest of the people including tribal brothers and sisters," he posted in Hindi on X.
Jharkhand election results 2024: PM Modi congratulates JMM alliancePrime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance for its win in Jharkhand. In a post on X, he said his party will always be at the forefront to champion people's issues.
He tagged Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who led the INDIA bloc coalition in the state, in his post.
Election results 2024: How INDIA bloc is celebrating results
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA bloc wins 24 seatsHeading towards a landslide victory, the JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand has won 24 seats so far.
Election results: Hemant Soren shares pics with sons, calls them his “shakti”
Hemant Soren has shared pictures on social media with his two sons, captioning the post - "Meri Shakti" (My strength).
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA bloc wins 12 seatsThe INDIA bloc is set for a landslide victory in Jharkhand. It has so far won 12 seats and is leading in 45.
Jharkhand election results 2024: Party-wise vote share as of 4 pmAs of 4 pm, the BJP has received the maximum vote share (32.96%) followed by the JMM (23.01%) and Congress (15.66%).
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA bloc takes 7 seats, BJP gets 1
The INDIA bloc has now taken 7 seats, including 6 by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and 1 by the CPI(ML)(L). The BJP and the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) have won 1 seat each.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE: JMM-led INDIA bloc wins 6 seats
Election results: JMM's "How's the Josh?" Poster With Hemant Soren
Jharkhand election result: JMM-led alliance wins 5 seats
The JMM-led alliance has won five assembly seats and is leading in 51.
Jharkhand election results: Kalpana Soren on JMM-led INDIA bloc heading towards victory
Election Results 2024 Live: BJP’s CP Singh inches closer to seventh consecutive winBJP's CP Singh is inching closer to secure his seventh consecutive win from the Ranchi Sadar seat. He is currently leading by 23,000 votes in the 10th round.
Election results today live: Champai Soren ahead by nearly 29,000 votesFormer Jharkhand chief minister and BJP leader Champai Soren is now leading by nearly 29,000 votes against JMM's Ganesh Mahali in Saraikela seat.
Jharkhand election results 2024: Hemant Soren leads by over 23,000 votesHemant Soren has now maintained a lead of over 23,000 votes over his nearest rival and BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom. After the 14th round of counting in the Barhait Assembly seat, Mr Soren has polled 62,579 votes.
Election results 2024: INDIA bloc ahead in 55 seatsThe INDIA bloc is now ahead in 57 seats, while the NDA leads in 23 seats.
Election Results: Kalpana Soren celebrates as JMM-led alliance leads
As the JMM-led alliance continued its lead in Jharkhand, party candidate from Gandey and Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren celebrates with party workers.
Election results 2024: INDIA bloc extends lead to 54 seatsThe JMM-led INDIA bloc has extended its lead to 54 seats. The NDA is ahead in 26 seats.
Jharkhand assembly election 2024: JMM workers celebrate as INDIA bloc leads
The JMM workers have started celebrating as the INDIA bloc is leading in 51 seats in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024: INDIA bloc now ahead in 51 seatsThe JMM-led INDIA bloc has now extended its lead to 51 seats. While the JMM is ahead in 31 seats, Congress is leading in 14, RJD in four, and CPI(ML)(L) in two.
On the other hand, the NDA is ahead in 29 seats (the BJP in 26, AJSUP, LJPRV and the JD(U) in one each).
Jharkhand Election Results 2024: INDIA Set For Big Win Over NDA, Beats "Infiltrators" PitchThe INDIA bloc - consisting of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, the Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the CPI(ML)(L) - has crossed the majority mark in the Assembly election.
The BJP took an early lead after the counting of votes began at 8 am, but Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM, which expressed confidence it would form the government again, fought back slowly and steadily.
Jharkhand Election Results: JMM-led Mahagathbandhan extends lead to 50 seatsThe JMM-led Mahagathbandhan has now extended its leads to 50 seats. The NDA, which was comfortably ahead in the initial rounds, has now fallen back with 30 seats.
Election results 2024: Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi leadingJharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi is leading by 10,607 votes over CPI(ML)'s Rajkumar Yadav in Dhanwar assembly seat, according to the Election Commission of India.
Mr Marandi won the Dhanwar seat in the 2019 assembly polls as a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) candidate by defeating BJP's Lakshman Prasad Singh. He later joined the BJP.
Jharkhand vote counting: Hemant Soren ahead by 12,818 votes in BarhaitJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has extended his lead to 12,818 votes over BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom in the Barhait assembly constituency, according to the trends available on Election Commission's website.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024: BJP now goes past JMM
The BJP has now gone past the JMM and is currently leading in 30 seats, while the JMM is ahead in 26.
Vote counting in Jharkhand: BJP performing better in north, JMM in southAs per the available trends on the EC website, the BJP is performing better in the northern areas of Jharkhand, while the JMM is leading in most of the southern areas.
Jharkhand assembly election result 2024: Party-wise vote share so farThe BJP has so far received the maximum vote share (32.97%) followed by the JMM (22.07%) and Congress (15.30%).
Jharkhand election counting: “We are prepared,” says Congress leader on “poaching” of MLAsWhen asked if any 'precautions' would be taken to safeguard their MLAs, former Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur said that "predators would come and lay a bait".
"We are prepared for that. Nobody would dare to do this in Jharkhand. Hemant Soren was jailed for destabilising the Government, even at that time we thwarted all such attempts. They should not dare to do this now. If they dare to do that, they would be given a fitting reply," he told the news agency ANI.
The JMM-led INDIA bloc is currently leading in 50 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand.
Election results 2024: Champai Soren now ahead in SeraikelaBJP nominee Champai Soren is now ahead in Seraikela by more than 26,000 votes against JMM's Ganesh Mahli.
Jharkhand Elections Result: How RJD candidates are faringThe Rashtriya Janata Dal has emerged as a surprise element in the Jharkhand assembly elections with its candidates leading in five of the six seats where the party contested.
In Deoghar, RJD's Suresh Paswan is leading by 19,581 votes over his nearest rival and BJP's sitting MLA Narayan Das.
RJD's Sanjay Prasad Yadav is ahead by 19,867 votes in Godda over BJP MLA Amit Kumar Mandal.
In Koderma, RJD leader Subhash Prasad Yadav is leading by a margin of 3,471 votes over BJP's sitting legislator Neera Yadav. Mr Yadav, considered to be one of the close aides of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court in a money laundering case.
RJD nominee Naresh Prasad Singh is leading by 5,159 votes over BJP's Bishrampur MLA Ramchandra Chandravanshi.
RJD's Sanjay Kumar Singh Yadav is also leading from Hussainabad by 8,213 votes over BJP MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh.
Party's candidate Rashmi Prakash, however, is trailing from Chatra by 3,776 votes.
Jharkhand election 2024: JMM's Kalpana Soren trailing by over 3,000 votesJMM leader and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana is now trailing in Gandey Assembly seat by 3,621 votes against her nearest BJP rival Muniya Devi.
Kalpana had won the seat in a bypoll on June 4 this year after it fell vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad.
Jharkhand news live: RJD ahead of BJP in 5 of 6 seats it is contesting
The RJD is ahead of the BJP in five of the six Jharkhand assembly seats it contested. It is leading in Deoghar, Godda, Kodarma, Bishrampur and Hussainabad.
Jharkhand polls: JMM-led INDIA bloc leading in 48 seatsThe JMM-led INDIA bloc is currently leading in 48 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand, according to latest trends available on the Election Commission's website.
According to the trends, the BJP-headed NDA is ahead in 31, while an independent and JLKM lead in one seat each.
Jharkhand election results 2024: Hemant Soren ahead by 4,921 votes in BarhaitJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is now leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 4,921 votes over BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom.
Jharkhand news: NDA ally AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto trailing in SilliNDA ally AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto is currently trailing by 3,998 votes in Silli after the second round of counting.
Jharkhand Election Results: How key candidates are faring
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Senior Congress leaders hold a meetCongress incharge for Jharkhand Ghulam Ahmad Mir, party's observers for the state Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Krishna Allavuru and former state Congress chief Rajesh Thakur hold a meeting in Ranchi as counting continues. The INDIA bloc has currently surged ahead of the NDA.
Election results 2024: Trailing since counting began, INDIA bloc makes stunning comebackThe INDIA bloc, which was trailing since the counting began at 8 am, has now made a stunning comeback and is now leading in 50 seats, well above the majority mark of 41.
The NDA, which looked comfortable to retain the power, has dropped to 27.
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA bloc makes surprise gains, overtakes NDA
The INDIA Bloc has made surprise gains and has now overtaken the NDA. The JMM-led alliance is now leading in 47 seats, while the NDA is ahead in 31.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: BJP's Sita Soren now trails in JamtaraBJP's Sita Soren, who is the sister-in-law of Hemant Soren, is now trailing from the Jamtara seat. Congress' Irfan Ansari is leading by more than 4,000 votes.
Jharkhand assembly election 2024: Congress' Naman Bixal Kongari leading in KolebiraCongress nominee Naman Bixal Kongari in Kolebira is currently ahead of others.
Jharkhand News Live: Congress' Kumar Jaimangal Singh ahead in BermoCongress leader Kumar Jaimangal Singh is leading by a margin of 3,610 votes over his nearest rival Ravindra Pandey of the BJP in Bermo seat.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Champai Soren trailing in SeraikelaFormer Jharkhand chief minister and BJP nominee Champai Soren is currently trailing by 2,986 votes against the JMM's Ganesh Mahli.
Jharkhand Vote Counting: Hemant Soren leading by over 2,800 votes from BarhaitJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading by 2,812 votes from the Barhait assembly seat after first round of counting, according to officials.
Vote Counting In Jharkhand: INDIA bloc fights back, now ahead in 38 seats
Vote Counting In Jharkhand: The INDIA bloc has fought back and is now leading in 38 seats and trails the BJP by just three seats.
Jharkhand Elections Result: What official trends on EC website show Initial trends by the Election Commission show the "Mahagathbandhan" leading in 15 seats (JMM 5, Congress 5, RJD 3, CPI(ML)(L) 2), while the NDA leading in 10 seats (BJP 7, AJSUP 3).
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: NDA crosses majority mark, INDIA bloc at 30
While the NDA has now crossed the majority mark and is currently ahead in 44, the INDIA bloc is ahead in 30 seats.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: NDA touches majority mark
The NDA has now touched the majority mark of 41 seats in Jharkhand, show the latest trends.
Jharkhand Election Results: NDA leads in 40 seats, INDIA bloc fights back
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The NDA is now leading in 40 seats, while the INDIA bloc has fought back and is now ahead in 32.
Election 2024 results: “NDA will form government in Jharkhand,” says BJP’s CP Singh BJP candidate from the Ranchi assembly seat CP Singh has exuded confidence that the NDA will form the government in Jharkhand with a "huge majority".
Election results 2024: BJP's Madhav Chandra Mahato ahead in NalaBJP's Madhav Chandra Mahato, who has been fielded from the Nala seat against the JMM nominee and assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, is currently leading.
Jharkhand Elections Result: AJSU party chief Sudesh Mahto ahead in Silli
AJSU party chief Sudesh Mahto is currently leading from the Silli assembly seat in Jharkhand, show the latest trends.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Congress leading in 1 seat, show EC website
The latest trends on the official EC website show the Congress and CPI (ML) (L) leading in one seat each in Jharkhand.
Election 2024 results: NDA leading in 34 seats, INDIA ahead in 17
Election 2024 results: The NDA is now leading in 34 seats, and the INDIA bloc is ahead in 17.
Election Results 2024 LIVE: Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana leading from Gandey
Election Results 2024 LIVE: Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren is currently leading from the Gandey seat.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Sita Soren ahead in Jamtara
Sita Soren, the BJP leader and sister-in-law of Hemant Soren, is currently leading from the Jamtara seat.
Election Results: NDA extends lead to 31, JMM-led INDIA bloc ahead in 12
The NDA is now leading in 31 seats, while the JMM-led INDIA bloc is ahead in 12.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP-led NDA now leads in 28 seats
The NDA has now extended its lead to 28 seats, while the JMM-led INDIA bloc is ahead in 11.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Babulal Marandi ahead in Dhanwar
BJP Jharkhand president Babulal Marandi is ahead from the Dhanwar assembly seat.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Hemant Soren leading from Barhait
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is currently leading from the Barhait assembly seat, as per the latest trends.
Jharkhand Election Results: NDA leads in 16 seats, INDIA ahead in 6
Jharkhand Election Results: The NDA is now leading in 16 seats, while the INDIA bloc is ahead in 6, according to the latest trends.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: NDA now ahead in 8 seats
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The BJP-led NDA is now ahead in 8 seats, according to available trends.
Jharkhand Election 2024: Counting underway in RanchiCounting of votes for the Jharkhand election 2024 is underway in state capital Ranchi.
Jharkhand Elections Result: NDA now leading in 6 seats, INDIA bloc in 3The latest trends for the Jharkhand assembly election results 2024 show that the BJP-led NDA is now leading in six assembly seats, while the INDIA bloc is ahead in three.
Election 2024 Live: NDA, INDIA bloc leading in 1 seat each, show first leads
The first leads are in and show the NDA and the INDIA bloc leading in 1 assembly seat each.
Election Results 2024: Jalebis being prepared at BJP headquarters in Delhi
Jharkhand Election Results: JMM to retain power or BJP to make a comeback? Counting begins
The counting of votes for the Jharkhand assembly elections has begun. Votes are being counted for 81 assembly seats.
Jharkhand Assembly Election Results Live 2024: Votes to be counted shortly
The votes for the Jharkhand assembly elections will be counted shortly.
Jharkhand Elections Result: NDA will get more than 51 seats, says BJP's Babulal MarandiOn the counting day, Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi said he is sure the NDA will get more than 51 seats.
Election Results 2024: Key candidates and constituenciesA total of 1,211 candidates are in the fray, including Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren contested from the Barhait assembly seat, and his wife, Kalpana Soren, fought from Gandey.
Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri contested from the Chandankiyari seat, and his party colleague Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar.
Speaker and JMM's Rabindra Nath Mahato fought from Nala.
Other prominent leaders included Deepika Pandey Singh of Congress from Mahagama, Sita Soren (sister-in-law of Hemant Soren) from Jamtara, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto from Silli, and former chief minister Champai Soren from Seraikela.
Jharkhand Elections Result: "Ranchi will definitely elect us," says JMM's Mahua Maji Ahead of the counting of votes for the Jharkhand elections, JMM candidate from the Ranchi seat Mahua Maji said she is "fully confident" that the people of Ranchi will "definitely" elect us.
"I have seen trust for me in their eyes. I will definitely fulfil their expectations and dreams," she told the news agency ANI.
Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Where to check results?You can watch the live coverage of the Jharkhand Assembly election results on the NDTV news channel. You can also watch the live-stream of the election results on NDTV's YouTube channel and catch the live updates on
NDTV.com.
Election Results: JMM seeks suspension of internet near counting centresThe ruling JMM in Jharkhand has written to the Election Commission and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres. The Hemant Soren-led party has also demanded a ban on electronic gadgets near the counting centres.
The counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is scheduled on Saturday across 24 centres in the state.