Congress retains its hold on Jagannathpur, with Sona Ram Sinku about to defeat BJP’s Geeta Kora.
Key Points:
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Sona Ram Sinku secures 57,065 votes, winning by 7,383 votes.
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BJP’s Geeta Kora trails with 49,682 votes.
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Independents and NOTA collectively account for a significant vote share.
CHAIBASA – The Jagannathpur Assembly constituency in Jharkhand has reaffirmed its traditional loyalty to the Indian National Congress as Sona Ram Sinku is about to emerge victorious in the latest electoral battle. At the time of writing this report, he secured a decisive edge over BJP candidate Geeta Kora by a margin of 7,383 votes.
Sona Ram Sinku garnered a total of 57,065 votes till the filing of this report, while Geeta Kora managed 49,682 votes. Despite her reputation and prior strong performances, Geeta Kora could not break the Congress stronghold. The results also highlighted the notable presence of independent candidates and NOTA (None of the Above), indicating voter diversity in the region.
Independent candidate Mangal Singh Bobonga received 12,559 votes, standing as the third-highest scorer. Other candidates like Mansingh Tiriya (6,316 votes), Lakshmi Narayan Laguri (3,900 votes), and Laxmi Narayan Gagrai (2,342 votes) showed modest performances. The NOTA option was chosen by 5,183 voters, reflecting a noteworthy level of discontent among the electorate.
A senior political observer commented, “This win underscores the Congress’s deep roots in Jagannathpur, though the BJP continues to be a formidable challenger.”
Vote Tally Breakdown
|
Rank |
Candidate Name |
Party |
Votes |
|
1 |
Sona Ram Sinku |
Indian National Congress (INC) |
57,065 |
|
2 |
Geeta Kora |
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
49,682 |
|
3 |
Mangal Singh Bobonga |
Independent |
12,559 |
|
4 |
Mansingh Tiriya |
Independent |
6,316 |
|
5 |
NOTA |
None of the Above |
5,183 |
|
6 |
Lakshmi Narayan Laguri |
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha |
3,900 |
|
7 |
Laxmi Narayan Gagrai |
Jharkhand Party (JKP) |
2,342 |
|
8 |
Jwala Korah |
Independent |
1,825 |
List of Key Independent Performers
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Mangal Singh Bobonga: 12,559 votes
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Mansingh Tiriya: 6,316 votes
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Jwala Korah: 1,825 votes
The almost certain victory solidifies Congress’s position in the region and poses challenges for the BJP to overturn its historical disadvantage in Jagannathpur.
