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"Jharkhand could touch new dimensions of development and progress under BJP's rule": BJP election-in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Expressing his confidence on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s win Jharkhand exit polls, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election-in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the state could touch new dimensions of development and pr... read..

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"We are not concerned about exit polls; we are concerned about people": Congress' Rakesh Sinha

Despite exit poll prediction that BJP-led NDA can come to power replacing the JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Thursday expressed confidence in victory of INDIA alliance, saying that the public has blessed the 'Mahagathbandha... read..

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"Adivasis have taken resolve to change govt here": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Jharkhand polls

Exuding confidence that the BJP will win with a "two-third" majority in Jharkhand, party MP Nishikant Dubey said on Wednesday that their issues like infiltrations and unemployment have reached the public and the party is going to form a government in Jhar... read..

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Most exit polls predict BJP-led NDA getting majority in Jharkhand

Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance.... read..

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Second Phase of Jharkhand assembly polls sees 67.59% voter turnout; Jamtara records highest at 76.16%

Polling for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections across 38 constituencies in 12 districts concluded on Wednesday, recording an approximate voter turnout of 67.59 per cent till 5.00 pm.... read..

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Jharkhand Elections: "People have chosen path of development," says Kalpana Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife and JMM candidate from the Gandey Assembly seat, Kalpana Soren, on Wednesday said that the people of the state have chosen the path of development and are casting their votes.... read..

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Slow voter turnout in Maharastra at 18.14%, Jharkhand records 31.37 % turnout at 11 am

A voter turnout of 18.14 per cent was recorded till 11 am in the single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra while Jharkhand recorded a turnout of 31.37 per cent by the same time in the second phase of assembly polls, according to the Election Commissi... read..

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BJP will form government in Jharkhand: State LoP Amar Kumar Bauri seeks re-election from Chandankiyari

Jharkhand Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Chandankyari seat, Amar Kumar Bauri expressed confidence that BJP would form the government in the state. Bauri is seeking re-election from Chandankiyari.... read..

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Jharkhand polls: Babulal Marandi casts vote in Giridih, accuses CM Soren of betraying youths

Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi on Wednesday cast his vote at a polling booth in Giridih for the ongoing Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024. Following this, he highlighted infiltration and unemployment as major issues in the state and accused incum... read..

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"Jharkhand people have been cheated by JMM-led alliance govt": Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges voters to support NDA

As voting for the second phase of the assembly elections was about to conclude in Jharkhand, Union Minister and BJP's election-in-charge, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday accused the ruling JMM-led alliance of "cheating" the people of the state.... read..

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"We are 'definitely' going to form govt": JMM's Kalpana Soren exudes confidence

As polling for the second phase of assembly elections is underway in Jharkhand, JMM leader Kalpana Soren on Wednesday exuded confidence in the party-led INDIA bloc's victory, saying that they are "definitely" going to form government in the state.... read..

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Babulal Marandi slams JMM government over corruption, confident of BJP's victory in Jharkhand

BJP-Jharkhand President Babulal Marandi on Wednesday lashed out at the Hemant Soren-led JMM government, accusing it of corruption and failing the people over the past five years.... read..

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Jharkhand Assembly election gears for second phase, voting begins

Voting commenced at 7 am on Wednesday for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering the remaining 38 seats.... read..

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Jharkhand Assembly polls: Preparations in full swing, authorities gear up for peaceful elections

Preparations for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections are in full swing, with authorities maintaining close oversight of the process.... read..

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Jharkhand records 12.71% voter turnout in 2nd phase of Assembly polls; Maharashtra records low 6.61% turnout

Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 6.61 per cent till 9 am on Wednesday in the single-phase assembly elections that began earlier this morning, while Jharkhand registered a voter turnout of 12.71 per cent by the same time in the second phase of assem... read..

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"I want to continue with my tradition of voting early..": JMM MP Nalin Soren

Ahead of second voting session of Jharkhand assembly election that commenced at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, people queued up outside a polling booth in Dumka to cast their votes.... read..

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Sluggish turnout in Maharashtra at 32.18%, Jharkhand records 47.92% turnout at 1 pm

Maharashtra recorded a sluggish voter turnout of 32.18 per cent in the single-phase assembly elections while a turnout of 47.92 per cent was registered in the second phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand as of 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of ... read..

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"As per current trend, it's clear that BJP is going to form govt in Jharkhand": BJP's Dhanbad candidate Raj Sinha

BJP candidate from Dhanbad Assembly seat, Raj Sinha said on Tuesday that as per the current trend, it is clear that the BJP is going to form the government in Jharkhand.... read..

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"BJP-NDA alliance will secure over 51 seats, form govt": Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi

As voting for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections began on Wednesday morning, Jharkhand BJP Chief Babulal Marandi exuded confidence saying that the BJP-NDA alliance will secure more than 51 seats in the polls and form the government as th... read..

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"We will see change": BJP leader Sita Soren exudes confidence of NDA victory in Jharkhand polls

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP candidate from Jamtara constituency Sita Soren thanked people for their support saying that the women of the state have decided to bring change.... read..

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"People chose Viksit Jharkhand": BJP's Babulal Marandi thanks voters, party leaders as assembly polls conclude

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP state president Babulal Marandi expressed gratitude to the voters for exercising their democratic rights and to party leaders for their efforts in campaigning and promoting the party's polici... read..

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People are going to vote for Hemant Soren, Mahagathbandhan alliances: Kalpana Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife and JMM candidate from the Gandey Assembly seat, Kalpana Soren, on Wednesday expressed confidence in the victory of the Mahagathbandhan alliance in the assembly elections, stating that the people of the state w... read..

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Will win in Jharkhand by two-third majority: BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo

Ahead of the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls, BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence that the party would win the elections by two-thirds majority.... read..

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Congress' Ahmed Mir exudes confidence in JMM-led alliance's victory in Jharkhand polls

As 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand will go to the polls in the second and final phase of the election on Wednesday, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir, the party's in-charge for the state, expressed confidence in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-lead alliance's vi... read..

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Jharkhand Polls: Pappu Yadav accuses BJP of spewing 'hatred' during campaigns

Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of promoting division and hatred in various states during their election campaigns.... read..

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"There is no governance in Jharkhand": Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Coming out heavily against the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said there is "no governance" in the state as women are not safe, the future of the youth is not secure, and that people are suffering un... read..

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Jharkhand Elections: Champi Soren accuses Congress, JMM of ignoring Adivasi issues

Ahead of the second phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister Champi Soren on Tuesday attacked Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) for ignoring the issues concerning Adivasis.... read..

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"People are ready to oust JMM-Congress govt from power": BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for allegedly not fulfilling its promises to provide 5 lakh jobs and said that the people of the state are ready to oust the JMM-Congress government from power.... read..

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"Nothing wrong in it": Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh

Reacting to a legal notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh from the Telangana government, to not perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during his concert in Hyderabad, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday said that the notice wa... read..

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People want double-engine government in Jharkhand: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand elections Himanta Biswa Sarma said that campaigning has been good and the people want a double-engine government in the state.... read..

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"People full of hate": Union Min Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Congress over Kharge's remarks on BJP-RSS

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on BJP and RSS.... read..

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"We will form govt in Jharkhand for next five years": Congress' Ghulam Ahmed Mir

Amid the ongoing assembly elections in Jharkhand and the last day of campaigning, State Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Monday expressed confidence about the party's performance and forming the government in the state, saying that they will perform... read..

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"BJP trying to mislead people of Jharkhand": JMM's Manoj Pandey

After a row erupted over BJP's 'objectionable' social media posts, JMM leader Manoj Pandey on Monday slammed the BJP and said that they are trying to mislead the people of the Jharkhand.... read..

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"We will win in Jharkhand with a majority": BJP's Champai Soren exudes confidence ahead of assembly polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Saraikela assembly constituency and former Chief Minister Champai Soren Monday exuded confidence about his party's victory in the Jharkhand assembly elections and said that the BJP will get a majority.... read..

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For whom are they using the word infiltrators and what is EC doing: CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat slammed the Election Commission, questioning their alleged inaction against BJP leaders spreading divisive rhetoric during the Jharkhand elections.... read..

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"BJP never stands with us in our fight over public issues": JMM leader Kalpana Soren

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate from Gandey constituency Kalpana Soren on Monday accused the BJP of failing to support the JMM government in its efforts to tackle key public issues.... read..

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"BJP government working against Jharkhand, Centre has not given dues of Rs 1.36 lakh crore": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Centre of "working against Jharkhand" and "not giving Rs 1.36 lakh crore dues" to the state.... read..

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"Home Minister should do his work...": Rahul Gandhi on situation in Manipur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Home Minister Amit Shah over the situation in Manipur and said peace should be restored in the northeastern state.... read..

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Jharkhand Polls: I have raised new ray of hope amongst people with my work, says Kalpana Soren

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Kalpana Soren held an election campaign at a village in the Gandey Assembly constituency and said that she has raised a "new ray of hope" among the people here through the work carried out by her in the last 4-5 months.... read..

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Congress, RJD, JMM ruined Atal ji's vision: CM Yogi in Jharkhand

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lashed out at the INDIA bloc, and accused Congress party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) of "ruining" former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision.... read..

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Jharkhand polls: Rahul Gandhi lists out poll promises, says paddy farmers will receive Rs 3200 per quintal

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi listed out the poll promises of INDIA bloc in the Jharkhand assembly elections, and said that the paddy farmers will receive Rs 3200 per quintal, as compared to Rs 2400 per quintal they rece... read..

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"Mistake that we didn't implement it...": Rahul Gandhi on Caste Census

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday admitted that it was a mistake that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government could not implement the Caste Census while being in power for 10 years.... read..

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Election Commission directs BJP Jharkhand to remove 'objectionable' posts from social media

Taking serious note of the complaints from Indian National Congress (INC) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) regarding a misleading and malicious video posted by the BJP Jharkhand on social media, the Election Commission on Sunday directed Chief Electoral O... read..

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JP Nadda accuses Hemant Soren govt of 'fraud, exploitation, loot' in Jharkhand, signals BJP victory in assembly polls

BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday accused Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led JMM party of 'fraud, exploitation,' and 'looting' the tribal state of Jharkhand in its five years in power.... read..

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"If there is infiltration across border, who is responsible..": Kharge slams BJP leaders in Jharkhand

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over their criticism of the ruling JMM-led alliance on "infiltration", saying that the central government is responsible for managing in... read..

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"Party will run govt very well": Himmant Biswa Sarma ahead of second phase voting in Jharkhand

Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge for Jharkhand election Himanta Biswa Sarma assured that his party, along with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), will run the state government 'very well' if voted to power in Jharkh... read..

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"Will win with two-third majority": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey ahead of Jharkhand polls

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday expressed confidence in the victory of the BJP-led NDA alliance in the Jharkhand Assembly elections and said that they are forming the government with a two-third majority.... read..

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"PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah will lose": Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari

Jharkhand Minister and sitting MLA from Jamtara Irfan Ansari on Sunday said that the BJP will lose the election in Jharkhand and exuded confidence that the JMM-Congress alliance will form the government again in the state.... read..

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"Our govt worked to bring backward classes into mainstream": JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi ahead of second phase polling in Jharkhand

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday attacked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and highlighted the BJP-led Centre has worked to bring Other Backward Classes (OBC) into mainstream.... read..

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Raveena Tandon visits Baidyanath temple with daughter Rasha

Actress Raveena Tandon recently embarked on a spiritually enriching journey to the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple in Jharkhand, accompanied by her daughter, Rasha Thadani.... read..

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"JMM-Congress coalition will emerge stronger to form govt ": Ghulam Mir on Phase-2 Jharkhand polls

Jharkhand Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir expressed confidence in the victory of the ruling JMM-Congress coalition following the first phase of voting in the state and emphasized that the voter turnout reflects the positive impact of the coalition's w... read..

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