Sat Nov 23 07:57:05 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand’s Ruling Coalition Projected to Win in State Assembly Elections

**Ranchi, Jharkhand –** Early trends in the Jharkhand Assembly election count indicate a victory for the incumbent JMM-led INDIA alliance, defying some exit poll predictions. As of 1 PM, the alliance, comprising the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and CPI(ML), is leading in 51 of the 81 seats. Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s JMM is leading in 31 seats, Congress in 14, RJD in 4, and CPI(ML) in 2.

The BJP, leading the opposition NDA, is currently ahead in 26 seats, with its allies holding a single seat between them. One independent candidate is also leading.

Vote counting began at 8 AM today, with initial trends emerging around 9:30 AM. The election, held in two phases on November 13th and 20th, saw a record 67.74% voter turnout, the highest since the state’s formation in 2000. While some exit polls predicted an NDA win, these early results paint a different picture. Although no winners have been officially declared yet, the INDIA alliance appears poised to retain power. Congress officials have expressed optimism that their lead will increase further. The RJD has also performed strongly, leading in most of the seats it contested. The Election Commission has assured transparency throughout the counting process.

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