Barhait  Election result 2024 Highlights: Hemant Soren won the Barhait seat in Jharkhand by 95,612 votes. Barhait, which is in Sahibganj district and reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), is an important constituency. Voting took place in two phases on November 13 and November 20. Hemant Soren, from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), is hoping to be re-elected after previously winning the seat in 2014 and 2019.

After his big win in the assembly elections, Soren shared a photo on social media with his family, spending time with his two sons. He captioned it “Meri Shakti” (My Strength).

Jharkhand Election 2024 Live Updates: Will Hemant Soren form govt in state once again?

Hemant Soren was facing competition from Gamliyel Hembrom of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with candidates from smaller parties like the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Jharkhand Lok Kranti Morcha (JLKM). Soren won the Barhait seat in the last two elections, in 2014 and 2019 and will be looking to retain it in 2024.  

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Barhait Assembly Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Hemant Soren wins!

17:47 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren wins by 95,612 votes

Hemant Soren secured victory in the Barhait constituency of Jharkhand with a margin of 95,612 votes. Located in Sahibganj district, Barhait is a reserved seat for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and holds significant political importance. Voting for the seat was conducted in two phases on November 13 and November 20. Soren, representing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), aims for re-election, having previously won the seat in 2014 and 2019.

13:28 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren leads by over 36,342 votes

JMM Candidate Hemant Soren is currently leading by 36,342 votes, while BJP‘s Gamliyel Hembrom is trailing, having secured 18,358 votes.

11:53 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren leads by over 20,000 votes

JMM Candidate Hemant Soren is currently leading by 20,133 votes, while BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom is trailing, having secured 8,651 votes.

11:30 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Candidates in Barhait

Key candidates contesting from Barhait include:

- Hemant Soren (JMM)

- Gamliyel Hembrom (BJP)

- Dinesh Soren (NCP)

- Thomas Soren (JLKM)

11:16 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Focus on Voter Turnout

Authorities emphasised voter awareness campaigns to encourage maximum participation in Barhait and across Jharkhand during both election phases.

10:59 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Election Management in Barhait

The Election Commission has ensured smooth voting with adequate polling infrastructure and security measures across Barhait’s 277 booths.

10:06 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Significance of Tribal Seats

Barhait, being a reserved ST seat, plays a vital role in representing Jharkhand's tribal population, making it a high-stakes constituency.

09:56 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren leads with over 5,000 votes

JMM candidate Hemant Soren is currently leading by 5908 votes, according to the Election Commission of India.

09:48 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Alliance Dynamics

Congress and JMM have joined forces, contesting in alliance against BJP. This coalition aims to consolidate votes in tribal constituencies like Barhait.

09:25 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: 2014 Election Results

In 2014, Hemant Soren won Barhait with 62,515 votes, defeating BJP’s Hemlal Murmu, who got 38,428 votes. His back-to-back wins reflect consistent support.

09:06 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren leads with 716 votes

JMM candidate Hemant Soren has taken the lead in Barhait. He has overtaken BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom and currently holds a lead of 716 votes, as per India Today.

09:03 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: What happens in 2019

In 2019, Hemant Soren secured 73,725 votes, defeating BJP's Simon Malto, who received 47,985 votes. This victory strengthened his hold over Barhait.

08:56 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren - Barhait’s Popular Leader

Hemant Soren of JMM has won the Barhait seat in the last two elections, in 2014 and 2019. His popularity makes him a strong contender in 2024.

08:55 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren - Barhait’s Popular Leader

Hemant Soren of JMM has won the Barhait seat in the last two elections, in 2014 and 2019. His popularity makes him a strong contender in 2024.

08:42 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Major Political Contenders

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and smaller parties have fielded candidates in Barhait, highlighting the constituency's political significance.

08:32 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Polling Booths in Barhait

The Barhait constituency has 277 polling booths. In total, Jharkhand saw the establishment of nearly 30,000 polling booths for the Assembly elections this year.

08:26 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Hemant Soren Leads

JMM candidate Hemant Soren is currently ahead from BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom, according to India Today.

08:24 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Candidates in fray

Gamliyel Hembrom (BJP), Dinesh Soren (NCP), Hemant Soren (JMM), Thomas Soren (JKLKM), Nathaniel Malto (Independent), Sebastion Hembrom (Independent), Joseph Soren (Independent), Roshani Murmu (Independent), Rani Hansda (Independent)

08:17 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: A Reserved Seat

Constituency number 3, Barhait, is located in Sahibganj district and is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST). This makes it a key seat for tribal representation in Jharkhand’s governance.

08:12 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Phase-Wise Elections in Jharkhand

Voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024 occurred in two phases: November 13 and November 20. This two-phase structure aimed to ensure smooth conduct and high voter turnout across the state.

08:06 (IST) 23 Nov 2024

Barhait Election result 2024 Live: Counting Begins

The vote counting for the Barhait constituency has begun. This year, the voter turnout for the 2024 Barhait elections was recorded at 69.5%. The results will be announced later today.