Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Second Phase Notification Set for Oct 22

Nomination process for 38 seats to begin, including 11 reserved constituencies

Key Points:

• Second phase voting scheduled for November 20

• Nominations open until October 29, scrutiny on October 30

• Vote counting for all 81 seats to take place on November 23

RANCHI – The Election Commission of India is set to issue the notification for the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 on October 22, initiating the nomination process for 38 seats.

The announcement marks the commencement of electoral activities for the upcoming polls.

In this phase, 3 seats are designated for Scheduled Castes and 8 for Scheduled Tribes.

Candidates have until October 29 to submit their nomination papers.

The scrutiny of these documents will occur on October 30.

November 1 is the deadline for nomination withdrawals.

The second phase of voting is slated for November 20.

Vote counting for all 81 assembly seats will take place on November 23.

Officials anticipate the conclusion of the entire election process by November 25.

The Election Commission unveiled the election schedule on October 15.

This announcement triggered the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct across Jharkhand.

The first phase notification was issued on October 18.

Nominations for the initial phase remain open until October 25.

This election marks a significant shift in Jharkhand’s electoral history.

For the first time, voting will be conducted in only two phases.

This change addresses the state’s historical challenges with Naxalism.

Previous assembly elections in Jharkhand typically spanned 4 or 5 phases.

The recent Lok Sabha elections saw voting spread over 4 phases for 14 seats.

The October 22 notification encompasses various assembly constituencies.

These include Rajmahal, Borio (ST), Barhet (ST), and Littipara (ST).

Other notable seats are Pakur, Maheshpur (ST), and Shikaripara (ST).

The list also covers Nala, Jamtara, Dumka (ST), and Jama (ST).

Additional constituencies include Jarmundi, Madhupur, and Sarath.

Deoghar (SC), Poraiyahat, and Godda are also part of this phase.

The notification extends to Mahagama, Ramgarh, and Mandu as well.

Dhanwar, Bagodar, and Jamua (SC) are among the included seats.

Gandey, Giridih, and Dumri also feature in this phase.

The list further comprises Gomia, Bermo, and Bokaro.

Chandankiyari (SC), Sindri, and Nirsa are additional constituencies.

Dhanbad, Jharia, and Tundi are also included in this phase.

The notification rounds off with Baghmara, Silli, and Khijri (ST).