Electoral Battle Begins: Jharkhand Assembly Polls Phase 1 Set for Nov 13

Former CM Champai Soren, Six Cabinet Ministers Among 683 Candidates in Electoral Race

Key Points:

• First phase voting for 43 seats in Jharkhand Assembly polls scheduled for November 13

• 683 candidates including former CM and cabinet ministers contesting in phase one

• Over 1.37 crore voters to decide fate at 15,344 polling booths across constituencies

RANCHI – The electoral battleground is set for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, with 43 constituencies preparing for voting on November 13.

The initial round of voting encompasses 26 reserved seats, with 20 designated for Scheduled Tribes and 6 for Scheduled Castes.

Meanwhile, 17 general category seats complete the electoral matrix for phase one.

"The election machinery is fully prepared to ensure smooth and fair voting across all constituencies," stated a senior election official.

Notable Candidates in Fray

Several political heavyweights are testing their electoral fortunes in this phase.

Former JD(U) minister Saryu Rai and ex-BJP minister C.P. Singh lead the pack of veteran politicians.

The electoral arena also witnesses participation from political families.

Electoral Demographics

The voting population showcases a remarkable gender balance.

Over 68.73 lakh male voters and 68.36 lakh female voters are registered for this phase.

Additionally, 303 third-gender voters will participate in the democratic process.

Campaign Regulations

Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar has implemented strict guidelines for campaigning.

"Any violation of campaign rules will face immediate action under electoral laws," warned a local election observer.

Political parties must ensure their workers leave constituencies post-campaign period.