Fri Nov 22 21:07:37 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: Counting Begins November 23rd
**Ranchi, Jharkhand:** The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 concluded on November 20th, with voting taking place in two phases across all 81 constituencies. The first phase, held on November 13th, saw 66.48% voter turnout across 43 seats spread across 15 districts, exceeding the 2019 turnout by 3%. The second phase, on November 20th, covered the remaining 38 seats in 12 districts, with a total of 14,219 polling stations utilized. Over 57 Leprosy affected voters exercised their franchise in the second phase, with special provisions made to ensure their accessibility. Authorities seized over ₹200 crore in illegal cash and materials during the election period, with over 100 cases filed for Model Code of Conduct violations.
The counting of votes will commence on November 23rd at 8:00 AM. The number of counting rounds varies per constituency, ranging from 18 (Silli) to 23 (Hatia) in Ranchi district alone. The highest number of candidates in the first phase contested in Jamshedpur West (28), while the lowest number was in Jagannathpur (8).
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