Jharkhand ULB Elections: 43 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 6,000 Candidates

Voting is underway for 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand with over 43 lakh voters deciding the fate of 6,000-plus candidates, according to election officials. Security has been tightened with 4,307 polling booths set up, including several identified as hyper-sensitive.

Voting is currently taking place across 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand, involving a voter base exceeding 43 lakh individuals. The polls, set under stringent security measures, will determine the fate of over 6,000 candidates.

Held across various governmental divisions, these elections include the appointment of mayors and chairpersons within nine municipal corporations, 20 nagar parishads, and 19 nagar panchayats. Among 562 experienced contenders aiming for mayor and chairperson posts, 235 are women. Additionally, 5,562 candidates, consisting of 2,727 women, vie for ward councillor positions.

The State Election Commission (SEC) has ensured meticulous arrangements, with 4,307 polling booths established, 896 of which are deemed hyper-sensitive and 2,445 identified as sensitive.

(With inputs from agencies.)