Jharkhand Vote Count Begins at 8 AM, Results Expected by 5 PM

Torpa Assembly Results to Lead, Chatra to Conclude After 27 Rounds of Counting

Key Points:

* 1.8 lakh postal ballots from officials and elderly voters to be counted first

* 30 counting tables set up in Bokaro, the highest among all centers

* No re-polling required at any of 29,563 polling stations across state

RANCHI – Jharkhand gears up for vote counting across 81 assembly constituencies, starting with postal ballots.

Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar oversees the preparations.

Moreover, assistant returning officers will supervise postal ballot counting.

Meanwhile, Bokaro leads with 30 counting tables for efficient processing.

Furthermore, strict security measures prohibit mobile phones inside counting centers.

"We expect to complete the process by November 24," stated a senior election official.

In addition, the Indian Air Force assisted in transporting polling personnel.

The Border Security Force provided crucial support for remote areas.

Notably, over 44,000 voters utilized ETPBS for casting votes.

On the other hand, Littipara requires only 14 counting rounds.

Meanwhile, local administration remains prepared for maintaining order.

Additionally, media access to counting halls will be strictly regulated.

"The chances of victory-related disturbances are minimal," an official source confirmed.