In the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, the richest candidate, Aquil Akhtar, boasts a staggering ₹400 crore in assets, while others declare as little as ₹100. This stark contrast highlights the wealth disparity among candidates as the state prepares for a pivotal electoral battle.

Phase 2 of the Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024, slated to take place on November 20, will see dozens of 'crorepatis' fighting to get elected to be part of the next government, which will be formed after counting of votes and results of the polls are ...

A voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded in the 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.

The outcome will decide the fate of 683 candidates vying for legislative seats, including 17 general seats, 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and six for Scheduled Castes.