In the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, the BJP-led NDA won a decisive victory, winning 46-50 seats, replacing the JMM-led government. The JMM alliance declined significantly, winning only 30-35 seats. Key leaders like Babulal Marandi and Hemant Soren won, reflecting a sea change in the state’s politics.
The 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections resulted in a major political shift, with the BJP-led NDA winning 46-50 seats, defeating the JMM-led ruling coalition. The results mark a significant change in the state’s governance dynamics, with key candidates such as Hemant Soren and Babulal Marandi winning important victories.
Jharkhand election results
- Winning alliance: In Jharkhand, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gained control, winning around 46-50 seats out of a total of 81 seats. This marks a significant change as they replace the incumbent JMM-led government.
- Opposition performance: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and its allies are expected to win around 30-35 seats, representing a significant decline from their previous position.
- Voter turnout: The state had a voter turnout of 67.74%, reflecting strong public participation in the electoral process
Both results reflect the activism of the BJP and its allies, further cementing the political dominance of these parties in key states.
The 2024 Jharkhand Assembly election results have yielded significant victories for key candidates, especially from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Here are the notable winners:
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Major winners in Jharkhand
Hemant Soren (JMM): The current Chief Minister and president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has managed to hold on to Barhait, continuing to lead despite the odds against his party.
Babulal Marandi, BJP: BJP Jharkhand state unit president and former Chief Minister won Dhanwar constituency, consolidating his hold on the region.
Kalpana Soren, JMM: Hemant Soren’s wife, she won against Gandey, further strengthening JMM in her constituency.
Rabindra Nath Mahato, JMM: Jharkhand Assembly Speaker declared victory over Nala and continued as JMM leader.
Champai Soren (JMM): A key election candidate in the state, he contested and won from Seraikela, while portraying the JMM as still holding power in some pockets.
Other important contestants
Irfan Ansari (Congress): The Congress candidate contested in a tight contest in Jamtara, where he was pitted against JMM’s Sita Soren.
Ganga Narayan Singh (BJP): He is contesting from Madhupur, a key seat for the BJP in this election.
Election context
The BJP-led NDA is expected to win around 46-50 seats out of the total 81 seats, while the JMM-led alliance is expected to win around 30-35 seats. This election marks a pivotal moment for both coalitions as they tackle issues such as governance, corruption allegations and tribal rights.
The overall voter turnout was a remarkable 67.74%, indicating strong public participation in the electoral process. The results reflect a significant shift in Jharkhand’s political landscape, with the BJP making significant gains over the ruling coalition.Also read | Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP alliance wins
