The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct elections to the state legislative assemblies of Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

According to the Election Commission (EC), the overall turnout across the state reached 64.86 percent, edging past the 3.9 percent recorded during the 2019 Assembly elections. This steadfast participation highlights the resilience of Jharkhand's tribal and rural electorate, determined to make their voices heard.

In the first phase of voting in Jharkhand, held on Wednesday, a solid voter turnout of 64.86% was recorded across 43 constituencies.

At the end of the first phase of polling, EVMs are being sealed at polling booths in Jharkhand. Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: A voter turnout of 59.28% has been recorded till 3pm in the first phase of the Jharkhand elections.

In the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, voter turnout hit 64.86%, slightly above the 63.9% recorded in 2019. With the ruling JMM-led INDIA alliance and BJP-led NDA vying for power, this election could significantly reshape the state's political landscape.