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Jamshedpur West Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

In 2014, the Jamshedpur West seat was won by BJP leader Saryu Roy, who was inducted as a Cabinet Minister in the Raghubar Das government. Ahead of this election, Roy left the BJP citing the alleged inaction adopted by Das against corruption and decided to contest against him from Jamshedpur East.

Saraikela (ST) Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

In 2014, the Saraikela seat was won by JMM leader Champai Soren. He was re-issued the ticket from the constituency by the party. The BJP, meanwhile, has announced Ganesh Mahali as its candidate. The All Jharkhand Students' Union (AJSU) Party has fielded Anant Ram Tudu from the constituency.

Jamshedpur East Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

Saryu Roy, who was in the State Cabinet till earlier this year, decided to quit the BJP ahead of the polls and contest against. He has accused the Chief Minister of allegedly adopting inaction in cases of massive corruption. Roy's candidature has been endorsed and supported by Janata Dal (United) president and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019: Phase 1 Voting Ends, Final Voter Turnout of 65% Recorded

The naxal insurgents, who had issued a poll boycott call, attempted to vitiate the voting process by carrying out a low-intensity explosion targeting a bridge in Bishnupur village of Gumla district. Officials later confirmed that neither any injuries were reported in the blast nor did it affect the polling process.

'Vande Mataram Not Sung, Procedure Violated': Devendra Fadnavis Fires at Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra Assembly

'This assembly session is not per rules.This session started without Vande Mataram, it is a violation of rule,' Fadnavis said ahead of the floor test. He appealed Pro-Tem Speaker Dilip Walse-Patil to call off the session alleging a 'clear violation' of the laid procedure.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019: Naxals Blow Up Bridge in Gumla District Amid Ongoing Phase 1 Polls

Officials in Gumla confirmed that neither any injuries were reported nor the voting was disrupted in the region. Voting has continued unabated with significant section of the registered electorate turning out to cast their mandate, said Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan.

Uddhav Thackeray-Led Maha Vikas Aghadi Govt to Undertake Vote of Confidence in Maharashtra Assembly Today

The coalition government claims to enjoy the support of 166 MLAs, way above the halfway majority mark. The largest stakeholder in the alliance is Sena, with 56 MLAs, followed by the NCP (54) and Congress (44). Two MLAs each from the Samajwadi Party and Vikas Bahujan Aghadi, along with eight independents are also supporting the Thackeray government.

Baharagora Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

For the assembly poll in Baharagora, the BJP issued ticket to Kunal Sarangi, the incumbent MLA from JMM. He had switched to the saffron party on October 23, days before the election schedule was released. From the anti-BJP alliance, the seat was given to JMM which fielded Samir Mohanty.

Ghatsila (ST) Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

In the polls held in Ghatsila (ST) constituency of Jharkhand in 2014, Laxman Tudu of the BJP was elected the winner. The party, however, replaced him with Lakhan Chandra Mardi for this assembly elections. From the UPA, the seat was assigned to JMM, which has fielded Ramdas Soren.

Potka (ST) Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The electoral battle is Potka (ST) seat is primarily between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition alliance of Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). In 2014, the seat was wrested Menaka Sardar of the BJP.

Jugsalai (SC) Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

Notably, the polls in Jharkhand are held in five-phases, beginning from November 30 and ending on December 20. Unemployment, jobs for educated youth, farmers' distress and connectivity are among the primary poll issues. The state was reported to be among those which have faced the brunt of ongoing economic slowdown.

Bhawanathpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The Bhawanathpur Vidhan Sabha constituency falls in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. Voting in Bhawanathpur for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019 will take place in the first on November 30. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 2 announced the election schedule for Jharkhand.

Garhwa Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The Garhwa Vidhan Sabha constituency falls in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. Voting in Garhwa for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019 will take place in the first on November 30. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 2 announced the election schedule for Jharkhand.

Hussainabad Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The Hussainabad Vidhan Sabha constituency falls in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. Voting in Hussainabad for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019 will take place in the first on November 30. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 2 announced the election schedule for Jharkhand.

Chhatarpur (SC) Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The Chhatarpur Vidhan Sabha constituency falls in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. The assembly seat is reserved for scheduled castes. Voting in Chhatarpur for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019 will take place in the first on November 30.

Bishrampur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Jharkhand: Sitting MLA, Candidates For Assembly Elections 2019, Results And Winners

The Bishrampur Vidhan Sabha constituency falls in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. Voting in Bishrampur for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019 will take place in the first on November 30. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 2 announced the election schedule for Jharkhand.