Voting for Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand began with tight security. Three constituencies - Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda - have a total of 52 candidates, including 8 women, contesting in the final phase of elections.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Voting for three Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand commenced on Saturday, amid tight security, officials said. India News | Polling Begins for 3 Lok Sabha Seats in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand's three Lok Sabha constituencies recorded a 46.80% voter turnout by 1 pm in the seventh and final phase of elections. Voting in Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda began at 7 am and will end at 5 pm. A total of 52 candidates are contesting, with intense campaigns witnessed from major political figures.
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