Kalpana Soren Murmu, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and JMM candidate for Gandey Assembly registered an emphatic win in the bye-election. Kalpana won the by-election by a margin of 27,149 votes.
The JMM leader defeated BJP’s Dilip Kumar Verma in the bypoll, which was
Chandankyari assembly constituency in Dhanbad parliamentary constituency witnessed the highest voter turnout, while Bokaro assembly constituency experienced the lowest turnout. The article highlights the voter participation percentages in various constituencies during the elections in the region.
A voter turnout of 68.26 per cent was recorded on Monday in the byelection to Gandey assembly seat. The contest featured 11 candidates, including Kalpana Soren (JMM), wife of former chief minister Hemant Soren, representing the INDIA alliance, and Dilip Kumar Verma (BJP) from the NDA alliance. The Gandey assembly constituency witnessed enthusiastic participation transcending age and physical limitations, with dedicated queues of voters persisting till the evening. Election officials assured every waiting voter of their chance to cast their ballot, while contenders Kalpana Soren and Dilip Verma expressed confidence in their victory.
Around 62% voter turnout was recorded till 5pm in the three Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand on Monday, as per data by the Election Commission.
Till 5 pm, Chatra recorded a voter turnout of 60.26%, Hazaribagh 63.66%, and Koderma 61.60%. The overall turnout in the state was 61.90%. Barring a
More than 58.34 lakh electors will decide the fate of 54 candidates across three Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand in the fifth phase of elections. BJP and Congress candidates are in a direct contest, with tight security arrangements in place for free and fair elections.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Nearly 10.37 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Monday in the bypoll to the Gandey assembly seat in Jharkhand, officials said. India News | Jharkhand: 10.37 Pc Voter Turnout Till 9 Am in Gandey Assembly Bypoll.
Jharkhand's Lok Sabha constituencies witnessed a peaceful 63% voter turnout. Hazaribag had the highest turnout at 64.32%. The polls concluded peacefully under the supervision of Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar. Notably, the Gandey Bypolls registered a significant turnout of 68.26%.
Polling concluded peacefully in three Jharkhand constituencies with a 63 per cent voter turnout. Hazaribag had the highest turnout at 64.32 per cent. Adequate security ensured a smooth process despite challenges. Key figures and first-time voters emphasized the importance of this democratic exercise.
As many as 54 candidates are in the fray for polls in three Lok Sabha seats, while 11 candidates including Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, are contesting in the Gandey assembly by-election, the official said.
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