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

In 2014, the Chakradharpur seat was won by Shashi Bhusan Samad of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The BJP has announced its state president Laxma Gilua as its candidate. Whereas the JMM has given ticket to Sukhram Oraon.

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

The Chakradharpur (ST) seat was won by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shashibhushan Samad in the assembly elections in 2014. The party has this time issued the ticket to Sukhram Oraon. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the seat is Laxman Giluwa. The incumbent legislator Shashibhushan Samad is contesting from the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik).

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

In the 2014 assembly polls, the BJP emerged the single largest party winning 37 out of the 81 seats. With AJSU, which won 5 seats, the party successfully staked claim to form government. The JMM and Congress were reduced to 19 and 6 seats, respectively.

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

The electoral battle is Jagannathpur (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 won by Geeta Kora of the Jantantrik Bahujan Samaj Party (JBSP).

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

In the 2014 assembly elections, Majhgaon (ST) seat was won by JMM leader Niral Purty. His candidature was repeated by the party for this elections. The BJP has issued the ticket to Bhupendra Pingua, whereas, its former ally All Jharkhand Students' Union (AJSU) Party announced Nandlal Birua as their candidate.

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

The Opposition coalition had assigned the seat to JMM, with the Hemant Soren-led party announcing Dashrath Gagrai as its candidate. Notably, Gagrai is also the sitting MLA from the Kharsawan constituency. Among other notable candidates in the fray are Sanjay Jarika from the All Jharkhand Students' Union (AJSU) Party, a former ally of the BJP, and Kunwar Sinh Banra from JD(U).

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

In Chaibasa, the poll contest is primarily between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main Opposition alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-Congress. The seat was issued to the JMM by the coalition ahead of the polls.

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

Manoharpur is among the 20 seats which will be contested in round two of the elections. In 2014, the Manoharpur seat was won by Joba Majhi of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. The BJP has announced Gurucharan Naik as its candidate.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019: Phase 2 Battle For 20 Seats Today, Fate of CM Raghubar Das, BJP Rebel Saryu Rai Hangs in Balance

The 20 seats where the polling will be held are as follows: Baharagora, Ghatsila, Potka, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur East, Jamshedpur West, Seraikella, Kharsawan, Chaibasa, Majhgaon, Jagannathpur, Manoharpur, Chakradharpur, Tamar, Mandar, Torpa, Khunti, Sisai, Simdega, Kolebira.

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

In 2014, the Jaganathpur seat was won by Geeta Koda. She was previously with Jai Bharat Samanta Party and is currently with Congress party. The BJP, meanwhile, has announced Sudhir Sundi as its candidate.

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.