High Stakes in Jharkhand: 60.14% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 3 PM

A voter turnout of 60.14% was recorded till 3 PM in Jharkhand's final phase of polling for three Lok Sabha constituencies. Dumka leads with 61.52%, followed by Rajmahal (60.90%) and Godda (58.41%). With 53.23 lakh eligible voters, preparations ensured free and fair polls. Key candidates include BJP’s Sita Soren and Nishikant Dubey.

As of 3 PM on Saturday, a voter turnout of 60.14% was recorded in Jharkhand's final phase of Lok Sabha elections, officials reported.

The key constituencies—Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda—witnessed thousands of voters from a pool of 53.23 lakh eligible citizens. Voting commenced at 7 AM and is set to conclude by 5 PM, with Dumka leading at 61.52%, Rajmahal at 60.90%, and Godda at 58.41% turnout.

State preparations included comprehensive measures to ensure free and fair voting procedures. Security was heightened with border seals between neighboring Bihar and West Bengal, which are also conducting polls. Facilities to assist elderly citizens and persons with disabilities were put in place, enhancing voter accessibility.

Key contests include BJP's Sita Soren in Dumka and Nishikant Dubey in Godda, facing strong opposition from the INDIA bloc candidates.