Jharkhand election 2024 results highligths: Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance returns to power
Jharkhand election results highlights: The Election Commission of India on November 23 announced the results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections. The JMM-led alliance emerged victorious, securing 56 out of the 81 seats in the state. The alliance included the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, RJD, and CPI (Marxist-Leninist). Chief minister Hemant Soren won from Barhait by a margin of over seat by 39,791 votes, and his nearest rival in the constituency was BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom....Read More
Meanwhile, Kalpana Soren has won from Gandey constituency by a margin of over 13,000 votes, showed the details on Election Commission of India website.
The state held elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, for all 81 assembly seats. Jharkhand witnessed a voter turnout of 67.74 percent across both phases, with the second phase seeing a turnout of 68.95 percent.
Prominent candidates include chief minister Hemant Soren, BJP’s Babulal Marandi, and AJSU’s Sudesh Mahto. Marandi has predicted over 51 seats for the NDA, while Congress leader and Jharkhand incharge Ghulam Ahmad Mir has said the JMM alliance will win over 50 percent of seats.
Jharkhand's political landscape has seen many twists and turns in recent times. Chief minister Hemant Soren's resignation, followed by his time in jail, led to Champai Soren temporarily taking over. In a surprising move, once he was released, Champai Soren joined the BJP, the largest opposition party in the state.
In the 2019 assembly elections, despite a strong Modi wave, the BJP suffered a major setback, securing only 25 seats. In contrast, the JMM-Congress alliance secured a decisive victory, forming the majority government. This shift marked a turning point in the state's political dynamics.
The grand old party has appointed observers including Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Krishna Allavuru for Jharkhand to oversee the post-election scenarios.
Key updates on Jharkhand election result:
- The election in Jharkhand saw a close contest between two major alliances – the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc. Both sides were supported by prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, chief minister Hemant Soren, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who actively campaigned to secure a win for their respective parties. Their efforts were aimed at influencing voters and securing victory for their alliances.
- During the campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) clashed on multiple issues, including tribal rights, immigration concerns, and allegations of corruption.
- The BJP contested 68 seats in the Jharkhand assembly elections, with its allies All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) fielding candidates in 10 seats, Janata Dal (United) of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar contesting two seats and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, contesting one seat.
- The INDIA bloc in the Jharkhand assembly elections comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) contesting 41 seats, the Congress with 30 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) with six seats, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) contesting four seats.
- In the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections, the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance secured 47 out of 81 seats, while the BJP won 25 seats.
- Most exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led alliance will secure between 42 to 53 seats in the Jharkhand assembly. However, the Axis My India exit poll has projected a win for the alliance led by chief minister Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
Jharkhand election result live: ‘Will fight against infiltration,’ says BJP's JP Nadda after assembly polls
Jharkhand election result live: BJP national president and Union minister JP Nadda says, “In Jharkhand BJP will play role of constructive opposition and fight against infiltration from Bangladesh till last breath.”
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance returns to power
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance secured a second consecutive term in Jharkhand, winning 52 seats and leading in four others out of the 81-member assembly. The BJP-led NDA, which had campaigned aggressively, won 21 seats and was ahead in three. Chief Minister Soren expressed his gratitude to the people, calling the alliance's success a "pass in the exam of democracy." Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP's co-incharge for the Jharkhand elections, acknowledged the party's loss as deeply painful.
Jharkhand election result live: Kalpana Soren emerges as a key leader in JMM
Jharkhand election result live: Kalpana Soren, wife of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, has emerged as a prominent figure within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), playing a key role in rejuvenating the party. Her political journey, which began following her husband's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 31 in a money laundering case linked to alleged land fraud, marks a turning point in her life and the party’s narrative. She strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of using oppressive tactics against the opposition INDIA bloc, positioning herself as a key critic of the ruling party's methods.
Jharkhand election result live: Akhilesh Yadav congratulates INDIA bloc winners
Jharkhand election result live: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday congratulated winning candidates of the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, Maharashtra and bypolls in several states. He congratulated SP candidates who won their seats in the assembly polls in Maharashtra and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for emerging victorious in the Wayanad parliamentary by-elections.
Jharkhand election result live: JMM-led alliance storms back to power
Jharkhand election result live: JMM-led alliance stormed back to power in Jharkhand on Saturday for the second consecutive term, winning 55 seats in the 81-member assembly. The BJP-led NDA, which was confident about its prospects in the state after an aggressive campaign, won 21 seats and was leading in three. Expressing gratitude to the people, chief minister Soren described the alliance's stellar performance as “passing the exam of democracy.
Jharkhand election result live: Kharge Calls for social justice and accountability
Jharkhand election result live: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said," We have to fight for social justice, raise voice of people and form accountable government in Jharkhand."
Jharkhand election result live: PM Modi thanks voters, congratulates JMM-led alliance
Jharkhand election result live: After the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) led registerd victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people for their support, saying the BJP will always be at the forefront of raising people's issues and working for the state. “I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support towards us. We will always be at the forefront of raising people's issues and working for the state. I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state. @HemantSorenJMM” he posted on X.
Jharkhand election result live: ‘Painful personally,' Sarma on BJP's defeat in Jharkhand
Jharkhand election result live: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that it was upset over Jharkhand results. Taking to social media X, Sarma wrote, “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.”
Jharkhand election result live: ‘Win for Constitution', Rahul Gandhi reacts after INDIA bloc's victory
Jharkhand election result live: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi thanked people of Jharkhand for giving a ‘huge mandate’ to INDIA bloc. In a post on X, Rahul said, “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.”
Jharkhand election result live: Congress' Jairam Ramesh says people of Jharkhand have shown a new way to country
Jharkhand election result live: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that people of Jharkhand have shown a new way to the country. “I want to congratulate the people of Jharkhand, because they have shown a new way to the country, they rejected the politics of polarisation, what not were said during political campaigns by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The whole election was fought on one word- infiltrators.” He alleged that the BJP tried to create fear, but people responded in a decisive manner. “It is also a positive message for the entire country that the politics of polarisation can be defeated,” he added.
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren to continue as chief minister, says Congress
Jharkhand election result live: Congress leader and Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Saturday said that Hemant Soren will continue as chief minister of the state.
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren says INDIA bloc has ‘performed well’ in the state
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren said that vote counting has concluded at many places, while its underway at some centres. “ We can see that INDIA alliance has performed really well. I thank the voters of the state, including women, men, youth, farmers and people of various castes and religion for casting their votes.”
Jharkhand election result live: 'Passed exam of democracy,' says CM Soren after JMM wins
Jharkhand election result live: Chief minister Hemant Sore while addressing a press conference in Ranchi, “We passed exam of democracy in Jharkhand, will finalise strategy post election results.”
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren thanks PM Modi for extending wishes
Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending wishes to JMM-led alliance victory in the state.
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren thanks people after JMM's victory
Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday addressed media, says, “Would like to thank people of Jharkhand,”
Jharkhand election result live: Kalpana Sore wins, defeats BJP's Muniya Devi
Jharkhand election result live: Kalpwana Soren, leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and wife of Hemant Soren, has won from Gandey constituency. Kalpana's nearest rival in the constituency was BJP's Muniya Devi.
Jharkhand election result live: CPI(ML) candidate Chandradeo Mahto wins Sindri seat
Jharkhand election result live: CPI(ML) Liberation's Chandradeo Mahato won the Sindri assembly seat in Jharkhand, defeating BJP’s Tara Devi by a margin of 3,448 votes, the Election Commission said. Mahato polled 1,05,136 votes while Devi secured 1,01,688.
Jharkhand election result live: JMM wins Chandankiyari seat, incumbent Amar Bauri placed third
JMM candidate Umakant Rajak won the Chandankiyari seat in Jharkhand's Bokaro district by a margin of 33,733 votes, according to the Election Commission. Arjun Rajwar of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha was runner-up in the seat, while Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri of the BJP, the sitting MLA, came third.
Jharkhand election result live: PM Modi congratulates JMM-led alliance
PM Modi congratulates JMM-led alliance for its performance in Jharkhand, says BJP will always be at forefront of raising people's issues
Jharkhand election result live: JMM's Basant Soren wins from family bastion Dumka
Basant Soren, the brother of chief minister Hemant Soren, has won from family bastion Dumka. He defeated BJP's Sunil Soren by 14,588 votes
Jharkhand election result live: 'We respect people's mandate', says Champai Soren
Jharkhand election result live: As Hemant Soren's JMM maintained the lead in the state, former chief minister and BJP candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency on Tuesday said, “We respect people's mandate.”
Jharkhand election result live: CPI(ML) Liberation's Chandradeo Mahato wins from Sindri seat
Jharkhand election result live: CPI(ML) Liberation's Chandradeo Mahato on Saturday won the Sindri assembly seat in Jharkhand, defeating BJP’s Tara Devi by a margin of 3,448 votes, the Election Commission declared. Mahato polled 1,05,136 votes while Devi secured 1,01,688. Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) candidate Usha Devi secured third position with 42,664 votes.
Jharkhand election result live: JMM's Umakant Rajak wins Chandankiyari seat with 33,73 vote margin
Jharkhand election result live: JMM candidate Umakant Rajak has secured victory in Chandankiyari assembly seat in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, defeating his closest competitor by a margin of 33,733 votes. Rajak garnered 90,027 votes, while Arjun Rajwar of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha came in second with 56,294 votes. The BJP's Amar Kumar Bauri, who previously held the seat, finished third with 56,091 votes. In 2019, Bauri had defeated Rajak, who was then with the AJSU Party. Rajak's switch to JMM ahead of this election came after the Chandankiyari seat was allocated to the BJP under the NDA's seat-sharing arrangement. His victory marks a significant turnaround for the constituency.
Jharkhand election result live: Kalpana Soren thanks supporters as JMM-led maintains lead
Jharkhand election result live: As the JMM-led Mahagathbandhan maintains its lead in Jharkhand, party candidate from Gandey and chief minister's Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren, expressed gratitude, saying, 'I want to thank the people of Gandey, Giridih, and the state for showering love on me and blessing me like their daughter."
Jharkhand election result live: 'Great victory' says Congress' Mallu Bhatti as JMM-led alliance takes lead in the state
Jharkhand election result live: Congress observer for the state and Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said , “It is a great victory for the Congress and JMM together. The people of Jharkhand believed in the Congress party and JMM leadership.” On Bangladeshi infiltration issue raised by BJP-led NDA, he said, “Bangladeshi issue is a border-intrusion issue. Who is responsible for border control? It is the duty of Centre led by the BJP government and people were aware the BJP's lies.”
Jharkhand election result live: JMM-led alliance set to come to power; BJP leading in 21 seats
Jharkhand election result live: The Hemant Soren-led JMM alliance is set to retain power in Jharkhand, leading in over 57 of the 81 assembly seats, as per the Election Commission's trends. The BJP-led NDA, which had campaigned with confidence, was leading in 21 seats, performing below expectations. The BJP’s focus on issues like “infiltration” in the Santhal Parganas region did not resonate as strongly as the JMM's tribal-focused appeal and public support for Hemant Soren amidst his legal troubles.
Jharkhand election result live: INDIA bloc to form government comfortably, says Congress' Tariq Anwar
Jharkhand election result live: On counting for Jharkhand election, Congress observer for the state Tariq Anwar, said, “We were expecting to get more seats and we are happy with the results that are coming. We will be forming our govt comfortably and this shows that the people have voted for our party on the basis of the work done by our govt for the people.”
Jharkhand election result live: People not convinced with BJP's campaign, says D Raja
Jharkhand election result live: CPI leader D Raja on Saturday said that the INDIA alliance in Jharkhand will be forming the government, saying that the people of Jharkhand were not convinced by the campaigning of the BJP in the state. He added that the issues of infiltration and corruption raised by the BJP leaders in Jharkhand could not convince the people. He claimed that the issue of infiltration was the responsibility of the Union Government and that they should be held responsible if there was any infiltration.
Jharkhand election result live: Workers celebrate as JMM-led alliance takes lead in 51 assembly seats
Jharkhand election result live: As the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance maintains its lead in the Jharkhand assembly elections, party workers have begun celebrating as the alliance is leading in 51 seats in the state.
Jharkhand election result live: INDIA bloc takes lead in 48 seats, show ECI trends
Jharkhand election result live: JMM led by chief minister Hemant Soren, contested 41 out of 81 seats in the Jharkhand assembly elections, leaving the remaining seats to its allies, Congress (30), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) (6), and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (4). On the other side, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fought in 68 seats, supported by its allies: the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) (10 seats), Janata Dal (United) (2 seats), and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (1 seat).
Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren ahead in Bahrait by 14,772 votes
Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was leading by 14,772 votes over BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom in the Barhait assembly constituency, as per trends from the Election Commission's website.
Jharkhand election result live: ‘Wait for final results,' says Kalpana Soren as JMM maintains lead in Jharkhand
Jharkhand election result live: As the JMM-led Mahagathbandhan leads in Jharkhand, Kalpana Soren, JMM candidate from Gandey and wife of CM Hemant Soren, called for patience as vote counting progresses. She expressed confidence in the people’s choice for development.
Jharkhand election result live: RJD takes lead in five of six seats
Jharkhand election result live: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has emerged as a surprise element in the Jharkhand assembly elections with its candidates leading in five of the six seats where the party is contesting, according to trends available on the Election Commission's website on Saturday at 12.10p. RJD candidates in five assembly seats were leading over sitting BJP legislators.
Jharkhand election result live: J(U) leader Saryu Roy takes lead from Jamshedpur West.
Jharkhand election result live: Janata Dal United) candidate Saryu Roy has taken lead of over 16,000 votes in Jamshedpur West. His main rival Congress’ Banna Gupta, has polled 11, 371 votes after four rounds of counting .
Jharkhand election result live: RJD leads ahead in five constituencies, trails in one
Jharkhand election result live: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is leading in five of the six assembly seats it contested in the state. The party holds an advantage in Deoghar, Godda, Kodarma, Bishrampur, and Hussainabad constituencies, outpacing the BJP in these key segments.
Jharkhand election result live: Congress' Jharkhand in-charge says real picture wil emerge after 3pm
Jharkhand election result live: Congress leader and incharge for Jharkhand, Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Saturday said, “Votes are still being counted and almost 15 rounds of counting are still to be completed. ”We should wait till 3 pm. As of now we see the number of seats and margin of votes for Congress will increase. In Dhanbad, which is considered the second-best capital after Ranchi,Mir said party is equally performing well.
Jharkhand election result live: BJP's Muniya Devi leads from Gandey seat
Jharkhand election result live: BJP candidate from Gandey assembly constituency Muniya Devi was leading by over 45,00 votes. Her nearest rival was JMM'S candidate and chief minister Heman Soren's wife Kalpana Soren.
Jharkhand election result live: BJP state president Babulal Marandi leads from Dhanwar
Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi was leading by over 5,000 votes over CPIML's Rajkumar Yadav in Dhanwar assembly seat after second round of counting of votes, according to the Election Commission of India. Marandi won the Dhanwar seat in the 2019 assembly polls as a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) candidate by defeating BJP's Lakshman Prasad Singh by a margin of 17,550 votes. Later, he joined the BJP.
Jharkhand election result live: CM Hemant Soren leads from Barhait
Jharkhand election result live: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of over 4,000 votes over BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom. In 2019, Soren contested two seats, Barhait and Dumka and won both by a margin of 25,740 and 13,188 respectively. Later, he vacated Dumka seat from where his brother Basant Soren got elected in the bypoll.
Jharkhand election result live: BJP will win over 50 seats, says Union minister Sanjay Seth
Jharkhand election result live: Union minister and BJP leader Sanjay Seth expressed optimism about the party's performance in the Jharkhand elections, predicting that the BJP's seat tally would exceed 50 as counting progressed. He described the party's momentum as a “tsunami of change,” asserting that the BJP would form the government in the state. Seth also highlighted the larger support for the BJP-led NDA in Maharashtra, emphasising their strong position in both states.
Jharkhand election result live: BJP takes lead, show early trends
Jharkhand election results live: As early trends started trickling in, the Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 10 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc was leading in four seats.
Jharkhand election results live: Vote counting marks the end of Hemant Soren government, says BJP's Pratul Shah Deo
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: INDIA bloc will come to power, says Mahua Maji
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: BJP's tally will decrease by 8 seats, says Congress leader Rakesh Sinha
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: First round results to be declared by 9.30, says CEO K Ravi Kumar
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: CM face will be decided after meeting with party MLAs, says BJP's Champai Soren
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: Security beefed up outside party offices
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: Mahua Maji confident of JMM victory, promises to fulfill people's expectations
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 DM says preparations complete for vote counting
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: JMM confident as Hemant Soren eyes majority
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.”
