The results of the Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 will be declared on November 23, marking the culmination of the two-phase polling process that concluded on November 20. The counting of votes will begin at 8 AM, starting with postal ballots, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes at 8:30 AM.

Torpa Seat Result Expected First

The Torpa Assembly constituency is expected to announce its result first as it has only 13 counting rounds, making it the quickest to declare. On the other hand, constituencies like Dhannwar, Poreyahat, Nala, Simaria, and Bokaro, which require 24 counting rounds each, are anticipated to release their results last.

Voter Turnout Insights

The voter turnout for the 2024 assembly elections was 67.74% across 81 constituencies. The participation of women voters was particularly noteworthy:

• In the first phase, women outvoted men in 37 out of 43 constituencies, with a 69.04% turnout compared to 64.27% for men.
• In the second phase, women led in all constituencies except Deoghar in the Santhal Pargana region.

Exit Poll Predictions

Post-election exit polls suggest a close contest between the NDA and the INDIA coalition, with a possibility of a shift in power in Jharkhand. Here's what major exit polls predict:

NDA-Favored Polls

1. IANS-Matrix:

   • NDA: 45-50 seats
   • INDIA Alliance: 25-30 seats
   • Others: 1-4 seats

2. People Plus:

   • NDA: 44-53 seats
   • INDIA Alliance: 25-37 seats

3. Chanakya Strategies:

   • NDA: 45-50 seats
   • INDIA Alliance: 35-38 seats
   • Others: 3-5 seats

INDIA Alliance-Favored Polls

1. Lok Poll:

   • INDIA Alliance: 41-44 seats
   • NDA: Remaining seats

2. Axis My India:

   • Based on polling for 72 seats:
   • INDIA Alliance: 48 seats
   • NDA: 22 seats

Implications

The Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 is shaping up to be a highly contested battle with uncertain outcomes. While the NDA seems poised for a comeback in most projections, some exit polls indicate that the INDIA coalition could retain power. The official results on November 23 will confirm whether Jharkhand witnesses a change in governance or continuity.