2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election
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The 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election is scheduled to be held in two phases from 13 to 20 November 2024 to elect all 81 members of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly,[1] the counting and results will be declared on 23 November 2024. Hemant Soren is the incumbent Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
Background
[edit]The tenure of 5th Jharkhand Assembly is scheduled to end on 5 January 2025.[2] The previous assembly elections were held in November–December 2019. Coalition of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Indian National Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal formed the state government, with Hemant Soren becoming Chief Minister.[3]
Schedule
[edit]| Poll event | Phase | |
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| I | II | |
| Notification date | 18 October | 22 October |
| Last date for filing nomination | 25 October 2024 | 29 October 2024 |
| Scrutiny of nomination | 28 October | 30 October |
| Last date for withdrawal of nomination | 30 October | 1 November |
| Date of poll | 13 November[4] | 20 November |
| Date of counting of votes | 23 November | |
| No. of constituencies | 43 | 38 |
Parties and alliances
[edit]Mahagathbandhan
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| Party | Flag | Symbol | Photo | Leader | Seats contested | |
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| Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 
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Hemant Soren | 43[a] | |
| Indian National Congress | 
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Rameshwar Oraon | 30[b] | |
| Rashtriya Janata Dal | 
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Abhay Kumar Singh[5] | 7[b] | |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation | 
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Janardan Prasad | 4[a] | |
ND Alliance
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| Party[6] | Flag | Symbol | Photo | Leader | Seats contested | |
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| Bharatiya Janata Party | 
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Babulal Marandi | 68 | |
| All Jharkhand Students Union | 
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Sudesh Mahto | 10 | |
| Janata Dal (United) | 
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Khiru Mahto[7] | 2 | |
| Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) | 
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Birendra Prasad Pradhan | 1 | ||
Others
[edit]| Party[8] | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
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| Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha[9][10] | 
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Jairam Kumar Mahato | 76[11] | |
| Jharkhand Party | 
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Ajit Kumar | 16 | ||
| Communist Party of India | 
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Mahendra Pathak[12] | 15[13] | |
| Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) | 
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Robin Samajpati | 14 | ||
| Samajwadi Party | 
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TBA | 12 | |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 
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Prakash Viplav[14] | 9 | |
| Jharkhand People's Party | 
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Surya Singh Besra | 8 | ||
| Revolutionary Socialist Party | 
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Manoj Bhattacharya[15] | TBD | |
| All India Forward Bloc | 
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Arun Mondal | TBD | |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | 
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TBA | 81 | |
| All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 
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TBA | TBD | |
| Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 
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Chandrashekhar Azad | TBD | |
| Nationalist Congress Party |  |
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TBA | TBD | |
| Bharat Adivasi Party | 
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TBA | TBD | ||
Candidates
[edit]Manifestos
[edit]Bharatiya Janata Party
[edit]The BJP 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Election Manifesto[17] outlines a comprehensive development agenda aimed at promoting economic growth, safeguarding cultural heritage, and improving social welfare in Jharkhand. The manifesto’s main pledges are structured around tribal rights, women’s empowerment, youth employment, and infrastructure development.
Cultural Identity and Tribal Rights
The BJP's manifesto emphasizes protecting Jharkhand’s tribal culture, languages, and heritage as essential to the state's identity. Commitments include the reinforcement of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) and Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Acts to secure land rights for tribal communities. Additionally, the BJP proposes significant funding to preserve tribal languages and heritage sites, establishing research centers for indigenous knowledge and practices.
Women’s Empowerment
The manifesto promises increased support for women through programs such as the "Googal Didi Yojana," which will provide monthly financial aid of INR 2,100 to eligible women. The party pledges to further women’s entrepreneurship by supporting self-help groups (SHGs) and offering free registration of assets with minimal stamp duty. Other proposed initiatives include healthcare programs for maternal health and nutrition.
Youth Employment and Skill Development
The BJP commits to creating 5 lakh job opportunities for Jharkhand’s youth within five years, primarily through self-employment initiatives. It also proposes a “Yuva Saathi Bhatta” program to provide monthly stipends to job-seeking graduates. The manifesto emphasizes vocational training and skill development aligned with industry needs through the "Jharkhand Internship and Skill Training (JIST)" initiative, offering paid internships and skill-building opportunities.
Healthcare Initiatives
Healthcare improvement is a significant focus of the manifesto, with plans to establish new medical colleges, increase healthcare training facilities, and expand the Ayushman Bharat program to cover all senior citizens. The BJP also outlines a "Maternity Security Scheme" to support pregnant women with nutrition packages and cash assistance, alongside proposals for free cancer screenings in rural areas.
Educational Reforms
The manifesto outlines policies to make education accessible to all socioeconomic groups, including free education from kindergarten to postgraduate under the "Phoolo-Jhano Padhao Abhiyaan." It also proposes scholarships and interest-free loans for higher education, with a focus on ensuring rural youth have access to competitive exam preparation resources.
Agriculture and Rural Development
To bolster rural economies, the BJP plans to enhance financial assistance programs for farmers under the “Krishi Ashirwad Yojana” and to improve the procurement system for crops. It pledges to triple Jharkhand’s irrigation capacity by 2030, thereby boosting agricultural productivity. Additionally, rural processing centers are proposed to support the tribal forest economy.
Infrastructure and Connectivity
The BJP manifesto proposes a “Diamond Quadrilateral Expressway” to connect key regions across Jharkhand and improve state-wide transportation. Additionally, rural road infrastructure will be upgraded under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, with expanded rail links between major towns and the capital, Ranchi, to facilitate trade and travel.
Security and Governance
The BJP emphasizes transparency and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. Proposed measures include a dedicated investigation agency to monitor government operations and an increased crackdown on illegal mining. To address human trafficking, the manifesto introduces "Operation Suraksha," a 24/7 anti-trafficking helpline and support network.
Environmental Conservation
The manifesto emphasizes sustainable development by protecting Jharkhand’s forests and positioning the state as an eco-tourism hub. Commitments include increasing forest cover, promoting environmentally responsible tourism, and preserving ecologically sensitive areas.
Key Welfare Initiatives
The BJP proposes targeted programs for marginalized groups, including legal protections for Adivasi rights through strict enforcement of the PESA and Forest Rights Acts. The manifesto also outlines measures to curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh to protect the demographic integrity of Jharkhand’s indigenous communities.
Campaign
[edit]The BJP's campaign has been mostly concentrated on the issue of illegal immigration/infiltration of Bengali Muslims from Bangladesh into the state, in the backdrop of instability in that country caused by the violent overthrown of Sheikh Hasina.[18][19][20][21] The Congress condemned the fearmongering centered campaign of the BJP, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was diminishing the dignity of his post & lowering the political discourse by indulging in giving dialogues akin to a 'villain of a C-grade Hindi film' during campaign.[22]
Results
[edit]Results by alliance or party
[edit]| Alliance/ Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||||
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| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||||
| MGB | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 43 | |||||||
| Indian National Congress | 30 | ||||||||
| Rashtriya Janata Dal | 7 | ||||||||
| Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation | 4 | ||||||||
| Total | 81 | ||||||||
| NDA | Bharatiya Janata Party | 68 | |||||||
| All Jharkhand Students Union | 10 | ||||||||
| Janata Dal (United) | 2 | ||||||||
| Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) | 1 | ||||||||
| Total | 81 | ||||||||
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| Total | 100% | - | 81 | - | |||||
Results by district
[edit]| District | Seats | |||
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| MGB | NDA | Others | ||
| Sahebganj | 3 | |||
| Pakur | 3 | |||
| Dumka | 4 | |||
| Jamtara | 2 | |||
| Deoghar | 3 | |||
| Godda | 3 | |||
| Kodarma | 1 | |||
| Hazaribagh | 4 | |||
| Ramgarh | 2 | |||
| Chatra | 2 | |||
| Giridih | 6 | |||
| Bokaro | 4 | |||
| Dhanbad | 6 | |||
| East Singhbhum | 6 | |||
| Seraikela Kharsawan | 3 | |||
| West Singhbhum | 5 | |||
| Ranchi | 7 | |||
| Khunti | 2 | |||
| Gumla | 3 | |||
| Simdega | 2 | |||
| Lohardaga | 1 | |||
| Latehar | 2 | |||
| Palamu | 5 | |||
| Garhwa | 2 | |||
| Total | 81 |
Results by constituency
[edit]See also
[edit]- 2024 elections in India
- Elections in Jharkhand
- Government of Jharkhand
- Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
- List of chief ministers of Jharkhand
- List of deputy chief ministers of Jharkhand
- Politics of Jharkhand
Notes
[edit]References
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- ^ https://www.newsonair.gov.in/nda-announces-seat-sharing-for-jharkhand-assembly-elections/#:~:text=The%20seat%2Dsharing%20formula%20among,Students%20Union%2C%20AJSU%2C%20Party.
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- ^ "Brinda: Govt yet to address displacement in Santhal Pargana". The Times of India. 25 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "सीपीआई और सीपीएम ने झारखंड विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ने की बना ली है खास रणनीति! इंडिया ब्लॉक के फैसले का है इंतजार - Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). 16 August 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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- ^ Bhelari, Amit (4 November 2024). "JMM-led coalition aiding infiltrators to get votes, says Modi at Garhwa rally". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Bhelari, Amit (20 September 2024). "JMM, RJD, Congress aid infiltration; BJP will throw Bangladeshis, Rohingya out: Amit Shah". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ PTI (23 September 2024). "JMM-led alliance patronising infiltrators in Jharkhand for votes: J.P. Nadda". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ PTI (2 November 2024). "Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Polls for driving out 'infiltrators', saving Hindus, claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (5 November 2024). "PM Modi using the language of a 'cheap villain from a C-grade Hindi film' in Jharkhand campaign: Congress". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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