JMM dominates Seraikela-Kharsawan with historic wins in Ichagarh and Kharsawan; BJP claims Seraikela.
Key Points:
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Champai Soren of BJP wins Seraikela with a margin of 20,584 votes.
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Dashrath Gagarai of JMM secures Kharsawan with a lead of 33,212 votes.
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Savita Mahato of JMM creates history in Ichagarh with a second consecutive win.
SERAIKELA – Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) claimed two of the three assembly seats in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, securing victories in Ichagarh and Kharsawan while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to retain Seraikela.
The BJP’s Champai Soren emerged victorious in Seraikela, defeating Ganesh Mahali of JMM by 20,584 votes.
Champai Soren received 1,20,557 votes, while Mahali garnered 99,973 votes.
Prem Mardi of the Jharkhand Lok Kranti Morcha (JLMK) finished third with 40,536 votes.
In Kharsawan, JMM’s Dashrath Gagarai registered his third consecutive win, defeating BJP’s Sonaram Bodra by 33,212 votes.
Dashrath Gagarai secured 86,972 votes, with Bodra receiving 53,760 votes.
Panduram Haiburu of JLMK came in third with 34,357 votes.
The Ichagarh constituency witnessed a record-breaking victory for Savita Mahato of JMM.
The widow of a martyr, Mahato defeated AJSU’s Harelal Mahato by 26,438 votes, solidifying her position as a trusted leader in the region.
She received 78,274 votes, while Harelal Mahato managed 51,836 votes.
Tarun Mahato of JLMK claimed the third spot with 41,611 votes.
Savita Mahato: A Beacon of Change
Savita Mahato’s win in Ichagarh marked a significant milestone as she shattered claims of being an outsider in the region.
Her resounding victory silenced critics, particularly AJSU and its supporters, who had labeled her as a non-local.
“Savita Mahato’s triumph is a victory for truth and the people’s wisdom,” said Sudama Hembram, a local JMM leader.
Celebrations erupted in Chandil, with JMM supporters taking out a grand procession, bursting crackers, and distributing sweets.
The leader of the procession, Dilip Kisku, emphasized that voters rejected opportunistic leaders and illegal practices, reaffirming faith in Mahato’s leadership.
A Historic Mandate
Savita Mahato called her victory a mandate for progress and unity.
“This win belongs to the people of Ichagarh,” she said.
“I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence shown in me.
I will dedicate myself to the welfare of all communities here,” Mahato added.
Election Results at a Glance
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Savita Mahato (JMM): 77,552 votes
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Harelal Mahato (AJSU): 51,029 votes
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Tarun Mahato (JLMK): 41,138 votes
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Arvind Kumar Singh (Independent): 20,219 votes
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Sukhram Hembram (Independent): 15,733 votes
