Will NDA make a comeback? Vote counting to begin at 8 am

Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live: The countdown has begun for the Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2024, with the counting of votes set to start at 8 am today. After a two-phase election process, the state is bracing for a decisive outcome. Exit polls have indicated a close race, with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) projected to make a potential comeback, securing 40 seats according to CNN-News18 Poll of Polls, while the INDIA alliance is forecasted to win 37 seats, and others are likely to capture 4.

The final phase of polling, covering 38 of Jharkhand’s 81 assembly seats, concluded on November 20. The elections saw a strong voter turnout across the state, with significant participation from tribal communities. The contest between the JMM-led INDIA bloc and the NDA has been intense, with both sides focusing on crucial issues affecting the state’s future.

A total of 528 candidates contested, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, and BJP Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri. The INDIA alliance, which includes JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPI(ML), has focused on welfare promises, while the NDA has campaigned aggressively on issues such as Hindutva, corruption in the current government, and alleged infiltration from Bangladesh.

With over 1.23 crore voters casting their ballots across 14,218 polling stations, the results will determine the next government in Jharkhand. The final outcome is set to be a crucial turning point for the state’s political landscape.

Stay tuned for live updates, trends, and reactions as the results unfold!