Jharkhand Elections LIVE: BJP vs JMM as Second Phase Voting Underway Across 38 Constituencies
The second phase of voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is currently underway across 38 constituencies, marking a key moment in the state’s political landscape. The contest is largely between the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) alliance, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to regain control of the state.
Polling began this morning with voters braving the chilly weather to cast their ballots. The 38 constituencies in this phase cover significant areas in the Santhal Pargana region, an important tribal belt, where both parties are making a strong push. This phase will determine the political future of several prominent leaders, including ministers in the state government.
Security has been heightened in the region, with election officials on high alert to ensure smooth and peaceful voting. Voter turnout and the level of participation in these constituencies will be key in determining the electoral outcome.
The first phase of voting earlier had seen a relatively high voter turnout, and all eyes are now on how the electorate in the second phase casts their votes amid intense campaigning by both the BJP and JMM.
