Jharkhand election results live updates: JMM's Mahua Maji says ‘I am winning from Ranchi’

Jharkhand election result live: As the vote counting progresses in Jharkhand, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence, saying that the counting marks the end of the Soren government's rule. He added that Hemant Soren’s time is over and the BJP is poised to return to power with a strong majority.

Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Mahua Maji said, “I am fully confident INDIA alliance will form the government in the state and I am winning from Ranchi.”

Jharkhand election result live: Congress leader Rakesh Sinha said that the results will favour the Mahaghathbandhan in the state. He added that the people of Jharkhand have rejected those who raise divisive slogans. He attacked the BJP, claiming their influence is waning in the state and that their tactics, including alleged misuse of agencies like the ED, Income Tax, and CBI, have failed. Sinha predicted that the BJP's seat count will be reduced by 7-8 seats in Jharkhand and that the party's efforts to destabilize the state would not succeed.

Jharkhand election result live: Ahead of the vote counting, state's chief electoral officer, K Ravi Kumar, said, “A counting centre has been set up in each of the 24 districts. All preparations have been made, and the process has begun. Postal ballot counting will start at 8 am, followed by EVM counting at 8:30 am. The results of the first round are expected to be declared by 9:30 am.”

Jharkhand election result live: On chief ministerial face for Jharkhand, former chief minister and BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency Champai Soren says, “BJP is the largest party in the country. It will be decided by the party and then there will be a discussion between among all the MLAs.”

Jharkhand election result live: Ahead of the vote counting, security has been beefed up outside the offices of political parties, residences of sitting ministers and centres where votes will be counted.

Jharkhand election result live: Ahead of the vote counting for the JMM's Ranchi candidate, Mahua Maji expressed confidence in her party's victory. She said that the people of the state have immense faith in Hemant Soren's governance. Maji added that the JMM would fulfill these expectations and form the government once again to complete the work left unfinished due to time constraints.

Jharkhand election result live: Ranchi deputy commissioner Varun Ranjan said, “All preparations have been made. We will be starting counting at 8 am, first the postal ballots counting will start and afterwards, the EVM counting will start.”

Jharkhand election result live: Ahead of the counting of votes, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey said, “The people of Jharkhand have spoken clearly—'Iss baar phir Hemant dobara, Hemant Soren returns.' Women, students, and the citizens of Jharkhand have placed their faith in us, and we trust them. The enthusiasm witnessed during the campaign and on election day strongly indicates that we will return to power with an absolute majority.”

Jharkhand election result live: BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo expressed optimism about the party's chances, stating that the JMM's political influence would end with the sunset, paving the way for a new beginning with the BJP and NDA forming the government with a full majority.

Jharkhand election result live: BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence in the party's victory, predicting the end of the ruling JMM's term and a strong win for the NDA. He likened the shift to a transition from darkness to light, asserting that the BJP's rise will bring a full majority government.

Jharkhand election result live: Exit polls have shown divided predictions, with many suggesting that the BJP-led NDA is likely to secure a win. The NDA alliance includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United), and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). On the other hand, the JMM-led alliance, which has been in power, consists of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist). The outcome will depend on key voter issues, with both sides expressing confidence about securing a majority.

Jharkhand election result live: Arrangements are in place for the counting of votes in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, with both the BJP-led NDA and the JMM-led INDIA bloc expressing confidence in their prospects. The JMM-led alliance is focusing on its track record and promises to retain power, while the BJP-led NDA is looking to gain support through its agenda and the central government's initiatives. During the campaign, discussions centred around governance, tribal rights, and issues related to infiltration, reflecting the key concerns raised by both sides.

Jharkhand election result live: The BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc, comprising Hemant Soren's JMM and Congress are set for a decisive face-off. For the NDA, a win signifies a comeback after their 2019 defeat, while the INDIA bloc aims to retain its dominance in the state.

Jharkhand election result live: With the counting of votes of the Jharkhand assembly polls slated for Saturday, November 23, Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi said that the BJP-led NDA alliance will win more than 51 seats.

Jharkhand election result live: Congress chief and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed four party leaders as observers for Jharkhand to oversee the post-election scenario there. Among the observers are Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Krishna Allavuru.

Jharkhand election result live: The ruling JMM in Jharkhand wrote to the Election Commission on Friday night and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres, alleging that the BJP has deputed “highly qualified” electronic experts from other states. (PTI)

Jharkhand election result live: Chief Minister Hemant Soren is seeking as second term in Jharkhand. The JMM-led alliance had won the assembly elections in 2019.

Jharkhand election result live: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and JD(U) leader KC Tyagi have expressed confidence in the BJP-led alliance's prospects in Jharkhand, predicting a strong performance in the elections and the formation of a new government.