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,

PM Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urge people to vote in large numbers. Jharkhand Election 2024 highlights: Election to the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand began with polling across 43 assembly constituencies on Wednesday,

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'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,

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.

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,

The first phase of polling for Jharkhand assembly elections and the Wayanad by-election concluded on Wednesday. Voters also cast their ballots in 33 assembly bypolls across 11 states. The voter turnout in the first phase of Jharkhand elections was recorded at 13.

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.