According to the Election Commission (EC), the overall turnout across the state reached 64.86 percent, edging past the 3.9 percent recorded during the 2019 Assembly elections. This steadfast participation highlights the resilience of Jharkhand's tribal and rural electorate, determined to make their voices heard.

The outcome will decide the fate of 683 candidates vying for legislative seats, including 17 general seats, 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and six for Scheduled Castes.

A voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded in the 43 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday, officials said. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.

As the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded successfully on Wednesday, a voter turnout of 66.16 per cent was recorded across 43 constituencies, according to data from the Election Commission.

In the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, voter turnout hit 64.86%, slightly above the 63.9% recorded in 2019. With the ruling JMM-led INDIA alliance and BJP-led NDA vying for power, this election could significantly reshape the state's political landscape.

Among the constituencies participating in today's voting, Khunti reported the highest turnout at 34.1%, while East Singhbhum recorded the lowest at 28.3%

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