Sun Nov 24 00:16:48 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: JMM’s Mangal Kalindi Retains Jugsalai Seat

**Ranchi, Jharkhand:** The Jharkhand Assembly election results are in, revealing a mixed bag of victories for various parties. A notable outcome is the victory of Mangal Kalindi of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in the Jugsalai (SC) constituency. Kalindi successfully defended his seat against a strong challenge from Ramchandra Sahis of the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU). This win marks a continuation of JMM’s dominance in the region.

While specific numbers aren’t provided in the source, the election saw a significant voter turnout exceeding 70%. The Jugsalai seat witnessed a multi-cornered contest with 12 candidates, including several independents. This seat has historically been a battleground between JMM and AJSU, with Sahis previously holding the seat twice.

Elsewhere in the state, Hemant Soren of the JMM secured victory in the Barhait constituency. However, the overall picture is less clear, with the provided text mentioning that 8 out of 27 candidates who switched parties won their respective seats. In Bihar, the NDA swept byelections, securing all four contested seats. Further details on the overall election results and seat distribution across Jharkhand remain unavailable in this source.

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