A significant 23% of the candidates have disclosed that serious criminal charges, including murder, rape, and attempted murder, are pending against them, it said.

In the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, the richest candidate, Aquil Akhtar, boasts a staggering ₹400 crore in assets, while others declare as little as ₹100. This stark contrast highlights the wealth disparity among candidates as the state prepares for a pivotal electoral battle.

The ADR report reveals that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded the most number of crorepati candidates -- 32 -- in the Phase 2, followed by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and other parties. However, while 72 per cent of BJP's Phase 2 ...

In the first phase of voting in Jharkhand, held on Wednesday, a solid voter turnout of 64.86% was recorded across 43 constituencies.

Jharkhand is set to vote in the first phase of Assembly elections today, November 13. Voters across 43 assembly constituencies in 15

Jharkhand witnessed a 64.8% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, exceeding the 2019 figure. Tribal areas showed strong support for the ruling JMM, while urban centers like Ranchi and Jamshedpur saw lower participation.

The JMM-led coalition sought to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, including Maiyan Samman Yojna, while the BJP made infiltration and alleged corruption their campaign plank.

Soon after the voting concluded in Jharkhand Assembly elections, EVM and VVPAT at a polling booth in Ranchi were sealed and secured. The counting of the votes will take place on3.