Jharkhand records 64.86% voter turnout in first phase

Jharkhand registers 64.86% voter turnout in 1st phase

Ranchi: Jharkhand recorded a 64.86 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm on Wednesday in the first phase of assembly polls, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). 

Lohardaga assembly seat is leading with a 73.21 per cent turnout, followed by the Seraikella-Kharsawan (72.19 and Gumla (67.35). 

Voting held for 43 seats 

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Voting was held for 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of the polls. The voting began at 7 am and continued till 5 pm.

The figure may increase after the final count is confirmed.

Second Phase on Nov 20 

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The second phase of voting in Jharkhand will take place on November 20 while the outcome of the polls will be announced on November 23.