State Bureau, Ranchi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering the voting pattern in the assembly elections as a favorable sign for the party. A meeting of BJP’s assembly in-charge and coordinators was held at the state office on Thursday. During the discussions with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state president Babulal Marandi, the coordinators reported that the BJP has gained an edge in most seats.
BJP leaders believe that this time, along with the OBCs, the tribal community has also voted in favor of the party. Election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan mentioned that the tribal community is suffering due to Bangladeshi infiltration. He added that the way the BJP has raised this issue is influencing voters. Similarly, in the coal-rich areas, the alliance with AJSU has led to a trend of OBC votes favoring the BJP.
Shivraj’s Departure After Three Months in Ranchi
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who had been in Ranchi for three months, left for Delhi on Thursday. He arrived in Ranchi even before the election announcement. Before leaving for Delhi, Chouhan met BJP office staff and workers. Afterward, he had refreshments with key people at his temporary residence. Reflecting on his stay in Ranchi, Chouhan expressed gratitude, saying the love he received from the people will be remembered for a lifetime.
Voter Turnout Till 1 PM
In the second and final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, a huge crowd of voters gathered at polling stations starting at 7 AM. Within the first two hours, 12.71% voting was recorded. By 1 PM, almost half of the voters had cast their votes, with a total of 47.92% voting. By the end of the scheduled voting time, 68.45% voter turnout was recorded.
The enthusiasm seen in the morning continued until 5 PM. Initially, Maheshpur had the highest voting turnout, but in the end, Nala reached the top with 80.30% voting. In contrast to rural areas, urban constituencies like Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Jharia saw slower voting compared to other constituencies.
Record Voter Turnout This Time
This time, there was record voter turnout in many assembly constituencies. It is worth noting that in the first phase of the election, held on November 13 for 43 seats, voter turnout was nearly 3% higher compared to previous elections. Overall, this election has seen a record voter turnout, with approximately 3% more votes cast compared to previous elections.
