Key Details for the Upcoming 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Election
Jharkhand is gearing up for a significant electoral event as the 2024 Legislative Assembly election approaches. Scheduled in two phases on November 13 and 20, voters will choose all 81 members of the assembly. Furthermore, results will be announced on November 23, marking a pivotal date for the state’s governance.
Incumbent Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeks re-election, which adds excitement to this crucial contest.
BJP Unveils Initial Candidate List
On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its first list of 66 candidates. This announcement follows the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) revealing its seat-sharing agreement, thereby intensifying the competitive atmosphere.
Notably, Babulal Marandi, the state chief, will contest from Dhanwar. Additionally, the party nominated Lobin Hembrom for Borio and Sita Soren for Jamtara, focusing on impactful candidates.
In another significant move, the BJP fielded former Chief Minister Champai Soren from Saraikella, leveraging experienced leadership to connect with voters.
Moreover, the candidate list includes Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa, Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur, and Meera Munda from Potka. This diverse selection aims to resonate with various voter demographics across the state.
As the elections approach, the BJP’s candidate selection demonstrates strategic planning and determination for a robust campaign. This initial list clearly signals the party’s readiness for a vigorous contest, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown.
BJP and NDA Allies Mobilize for the Elections
In the upcoming elections, the BJP plans to contest 68 seats. Its NDA allies include AJSU with 10 seats, JD(U) with 2 seats, and LJP (Ram Vilas) with 1 seat.
Furthermore, the elections for the 81-member assembly are set for November 13 and 20, with vote counting scheduled for November 23, as confirmed by the Election Commission. As parties refine their strategies, this election is poised to be a turning point for Jharkhand’s political landscape.
As the date nears, excitement builds. Ultimately, the stakes are high, and every party is preparing for what promises to be a defining moment in Jharkhand’s democracy.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections List By BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its list of 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
Here are the candidates:
- Dhanwar: Babulal Marandi
- Rajmahal: Anant Ojha
- Borio (ST): Lobin Hembrom
- Litipara (ST): Babudhan Murmu
- Maheshpur: Navneet Hembrom
- Shikaripara (ST): Paritosh Soren
- Nala: Madhav Chandra Mahto
- Jamtara: Sita Soren
- Dumka (ST): Sunil Soren
- Jama (ST): Suresh Murmu
- Jarmundi: Devendra Kunwar
- Madhupur: Ganga Narayan Singh
- Sarath: Randhir Kumar Singh
- Deoghar (SC): Narayan Das
- Poreyahat: Devendranath Singh
- Godda: Amit Kumar Mandal
- Mahagama: Ashok Kumar Bhagat
- Kodarma: Neera Yadav
- Barkatha: Amit Kumar Yadav
- Barhi: Manoj Yadav
- Barkagaon: Roshan Lal Choudhary
- Hazaribagh: Pradeep Prasad
- Simaria (SC): Ujjwal Das
- Bagodar: Nagendra Mahto
- Jamua (SC): Manju Devi
- Gandey: Muniya Devi
- Giridih: Nirbhay Kumar Shahabadi
- Bermo: Ravindra Pandey
- Bokaro: Biranchi Narayan
- Chandankiyari (SC): Amar Kumar Bauri
- Sindri: Tara Devi
- Nirsa: Aparna Sengupta
- Dhanbad: Raj Sinha
- Jharia: Ragini Singh
- Baghmara: Shatrughan Mahto
- Baharagora: Dineshanand Goswami
- Ghatshila (ST): Babulal Soren
- Potka (ST): Meera Munda
- Jamshedpur East: Purnima Das Sahu
- Saraikella (ST): Champai Soren
- Chaibasa (ST): Geeta Balmuchu
- Majhgaon (ST): Barkunwar Gagrai
- Jaganathpur (ST): Geeta Koda
- Chakradharpur (ST): Shashibhushan Samad
- Kharsawan (ST): Sonaram Bodra
- Torpa (ST): Koche Munda
- Khunti (ST): Nilkanth Singh Munda
- Khijri (ST): Ram Kumar Pahan
- Ranchi: C.P. Singh
- Hatia: Navin Jaiswal
- Kanke (SC): Jitu Charan Ram
- Mandar (ST): Sunny Toppo
- Sisai (ST): Arun Oraon
- Gumla (ST): Sudarshan Bhagat
- Bishunpur (ST): Sameer Oraon
- Simdega (ST): Shradhanand Besra
- Kolebira (ST): Sujan Jojo
- Manika (ST): Harikrishna Singh
- Latehar (SC): Prakash Ram
- Panki: Kushwaha Shashi Bhushan Mehta
- Daltonganj: Alok Kumar Chaurasiya
- Bishrampur: Ramachandra Chandravanshi
- Chhatarpur (SC): Pushpa Devi Bhuiyan
- Hussainabad: Kamlesh Kumar Singh
- Garhwa: Satyendra Nath Tiwari
- Bhawanathpur: Bhanu Pratap Shahi
