The number of women candidates in the Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections has increased from 25 in 2019 to 31 in the current polls. This rise indicates a potential increase in women's participation in the lower house of Parliament. Additionally, the voter turnout among women has been significant, with 87.11 lakh women voters out of 1.7 crore total voters in the state. Stay updated with the latest updates on women candidates and voters in Jharkhand elections.
JMM claims that the INDIA bloc parties are well placed to win between eight and 10 seats out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand. They criticize the Election Commission of India for alleged partiality and demand proper counting procedures.
In a major jolt to BJP and especially party chief Babulal Marandi the party lost all five tribal reserved seats Khunti, Singhbhum, Lohardaga, Rajmahal and Dumka. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP lost two seats-Rajmahal and Singhbhum and retained the Khunti seat with a slender
Villagers of Bagdubi in Dumka Sadar block area boycotted voting to protest ongoing railway work for a coal take point and dump yard in Kurwa village. Concerned about potential pollution and its impact on local flora, fauna, agriculture, and health. Demand written assurance from local MLA and DC to shift the proposed railway project to another location.