JMM Poised to Retain Jharkhand Amidst BJP's Slump
The JMM-led coalition, headed by Hemant Soren, is on track to retain power in Jharkhand, leading in over 50 seats amidst a weaker than expected performance by the BJP. While BJP focused on anti-infiltration rhetoric, JMM leveraged the 'Adivasi' card, gaining widespread support.
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The Hemant Soren-led JMM coalition appears set to retain control of the Jharkhand assembly, leading in more than 50 of the 81 seats, according to Election Commission data.
The BJP-led NDA, which ran an aggressive campaign, fell short of its expectations, securing a lead in only 29 seats as the JMM played the 'Adivasi' card effectively.
The election, held over two phases in November, saw a high turnout of 67.74%, the highest since the state's formation in 2000. Counting is expected to conclude by 4 PM, with JMM maintaining a significant lead in key constituencies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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