Sat Nov 23 07:10:42 UTC 2024: ## INDIA Bloc Poised to Win Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Early Trends
**Ranchi, Jharkhand –** Early trends in the Jharkhand Assembly election count suggest a victory for the opposition INDIA bloc. With vote counting underway on November 23rd, 2024, the BJP is currently ahead in 26 seats, significantly trailing the opposition alliance. The JMM leads in 30 seats, Congress in 13, RJD in 5, and CPI-ML in 1. The election, held in two phases on November 13th and 20th, saw a record 67.74% voter turnout. The results will determine the fate of 1,211 candidates, including prominent figures like Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Chief Ministers Babulal Marandi and Champai Soren. Official results are available on the Election Commission of India website and Voter Helpline app.
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