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PremiumHemant Soren Jharkhand Election Results Live Updates: The vote counting in the Jharkhand assembly elections started at 8 am today. The outcome of this election has made it clear that the JMM-led alliance will form the next government in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who sought re-election, has won from Barhait seat. BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom lost by a margin of 39,791 votes. The incumbent MLA of Barhait (ST) constituency in the Sahibganj district, had emerged victorious in 2019 polls against his closest rival and BJP candidate Simon Malto. He secured a clean sweep with a lead of 25,740 votes at the seat, which is considered a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) bastion and comes under the Santhal Paragana region.
According to Election Commission (EC) data, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief and state CM, won from Barhait (ST) seat by a total of 95,612 votes.
Hemant Soren, who is out on bail, had also contested and won from Dumka seat in the previous polls but chose Barhait over Dumka. BJP’s Lois Marandi, who is contesting as a JMM candidate this time, lost from this particular seat by 13,188 votes in the 2019 assembly polls.
About Hemant Soren's opponent
Meanwhile, Hemant Soren's closest rival Gamliyel Hembrom had contested from Barhait constituency seat on an AJSU Party ticket in the last elections. He ranked fourth with 2,573 votes in the 2019 assembly polls.
Anticipating a tough fight, Gamliyel Hembrom had said, “Contesting against the chief minister is a challenge but the people of Barhait have decided to accept the challenge," while filing his nomination in October. He alleged that the people of the constituency are struggling for basic infrastructure such as roads and drinking water.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024
Voting took place in the state in two phases -November 13 and 20- for 81 assembly seats. In the first phase 43 constituencies went to polls while in the second phase voting took place in 38 seats.
Notably, the JMM-alliance includes the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Indian National Congress (Congress), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist). The NDA consists of Bharatiya Janata Party, the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United), and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
What exit polls predicted?
Some exit polls projections suggest that that the BJP-led NDA will oust the ruling JMM-led coalition. Other pollsters forecast the return of the INDIA alliance in Jharkhand. Thus, it's time to test the split verdict of polls of polls.
Certainly, all eyes are on the key seats, essentially on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren whose victory or defeat will significantly contribute to deciding the electoral fate of the state today.
Will the ruling dispensation's promises of welfare schemes woo the voters this time?
Check all the latest assembly election results updates on Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Check Bypoll Election Results 2024 and Election Results 2024 Highlights with our live coverage on Mint.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: CM Hemant Soren during a press conference in Ranchi on Saturday evening said, “We passed exam of democracy in Jharkhand, will finalise strategy post election results," reported PTI.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: After INDIA bloc's clean sweep in assembly election results, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said, “.I also thank all the leaders who were there in the field and took the power of democracy to the people...We are waiting for the complete result which will be soon announced...After that, we will take a further decision...The INDIA alliance performance has been very good, I have come to know this...I want to thank you all for the support," reported ANI.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM chief, Hemant Soren, who sought re-election from Barhait assembly seat, emerged victorious on Saturday. The sitting MLA, who was pitted against BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom, won by a margin of 39,791 votes.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance is all set to retain Jharkhand as it is leading in 56 seats in the 81-member state assembly, as per Election Commission trends at 3:30.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Election Commission (EC) data trends at 2:00 pm indicate that Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief and state CM Hemant Soren is leading from Barhait (ST) seat by around 21,490 votes.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand CM and JMM chief Hemant Soren has logged 32,484 votes so far and is leading compared to nearest opponent, BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom, who has notched 15,137 votes till 1:20 pm.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: CM Hemant Soren's wife and JMM party candidate from Jharkhand's Gandey, Kalpana Soren said, "...Counting is still underway. When we have waited so far, let's wait for a few more hours. I think it will be too early to say anything now. So, let's wait....People of Jharkhand have chosen the path to development. Women are winning this time.," reported ANI.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Trends are out for all 81 seats, with the JMM-led INDIA bloc leaping ahead of rivals in at least 48 seats combined Thus NDA is trailing with 32 seats. BJP is the single party leading in most seats — 29.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren is leading by over 12,818 votes from Barhait assembly seat with 23,806, according to ED data at 12:20 am. BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom, who has notched 10,988 votes is trailing.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: CPI leader D Raja on Saturday said, "The people of Jharkhand are not at all convinced by the campaign unleashed by BJP and its leaders. The way they were raising the issue of infiltration and corruption could not convince the people of Jharkhand," reported ANI.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: According to trends available on the Election Commission's website, the JMM-led INDIA bloc is leading in 50 of the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand while the BJP-headed NDA is ahead in 29 as the counting of votes was underway.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is leading by over 8,202 votes from Barhait assembly seat, while BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom is trailing, according to ED data at 11:20 am.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren is leading by over 4,900 votes from Barhait assembly seat, according to ED data at 11 am.
Soren has logged 9,657 votes so far, over 4921 compared to nearest opponent, BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom, who has notched 4,736 votes till 11 am.
Early trends are out for all 81 seats, with the JMM-led INDIA bloc leaping ahead of rivals in at least 50 seats combined. JMM is also the single party leading in most seats — 30.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: This election is primarily a two-way fight between the JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA.
We take a look at what the exit polls predicted:
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: As per early trends from the EC, JMM chief and state CM Hemant Soren, is leading from Barhait (ST) seat by 2,812 over closest opponent, BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom.
Overall in Jharkhand, INDIA bloc leader JMM is ahead in 20 seats, Congress in 10, RJD in 5 seats, and CPI (M-L) in 3, taking the total to 38.
Meanwhile, the BJP is coasting solo, leading in 21 seats, with other alliance partners leading in 1 seat each. Trends are out for 62 out of 81 assembly seats till 10.10 am.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Election Commission data as of 9.50 am shows Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief and state CM Hemant Soren leading from the Barhait (ST) seat by over 2000 votes.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar told PTI women voters in the state "are politically aware and actively participate in the polling process". "In the first phase, we saw a higher female turnout, and in the second phase, women’s participation was about 2.5 lakh higher than their male counterparts," he added.
According to data from the state electoral rolls, women outnumbered men in 32 of Jharkhand's 81 assembly constituencies, including those of JMM chief and CM Hemant Soren (Barhait) and former CM and JMM-turned-BJP candidate Champai Soren (Seraikela).
Political observers suggest that the high migration rate in the state may explain the lower male turnout, as per the report.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Counting of postal ballots began at 8 am, and early trends for the Jharkhand assembly election results 2024 are expected to start trickling in soon by 9.15 am, according to a PTI report.
An EC official told the news agency that “elaborate arrangements" have been made at all counting centres, observers have been appointed, and each table will be headed by an ARO to ensure the process is “fair".
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Varun Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Ranchi, told ANI that all arrangements have been made and officials are briefed about the counting process and do's and don'ts.
"We have also explained them scenarios like if there is data mismatch in EVMs, if data is not coming on EVMs, then what they have to do. They have also been told how to count postal ballots," he said.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: The Election Commission of India (EC) has begun counting votes of the Jharkhand assembly elections, including the Barhait seat, from 8 am today (November 23).
According to officials, early trends from the voting are likely to be known by 9 am, PTI reported.
Jharkhand voted in two phases for a total of 81 assembly constituencies.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: JMM Chief and CM Hemant Soren is the sitting MLA of Barhait (ST) constituency in the Sahibganj district. He won the seat by a margin of 25,740 votes over his nearest rival Simon Malto of the BJP in 2019.
Notably, in the 2019 state assembly elections, Soren contested from and won both Dumka and Barahit, choosing to retain the latter. He won Dumka by 13,188 votes by beating BJP’s Lois Marandi, who is in the 2024 assembly polls contesting as a JMM candidate.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is seeking re-election from Barhait assembly constituency seat. The sitting MLA was pitted against BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom.
Soren is the sitting MLA of Barhait (ST) constituency in the Sahibganj district. He had won the seat, under the Santhal Paragana region, considered a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) bastion, by a margin of 25,740 votes over his nearest rival Simon Malto of the BJP in 2019.
Hembrom had contested from Barhait in the 2019 assembly elections on an AJSU Party ticket and polled 2,573 votes, occupying the fourth position.
Hemant Soren Election Results Live: In the 2024 assembly elections, Jharkhand recorded 67.74 per cent voter turnout, highest since the formation of the state on November 15, 2000.
