Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates EC Announcement Highlights: The Election Commission announced the polling dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Tuesday. The Maharashtra Assembly polls will be held on Nov 20 while Jharkhand will go to polls in two phases on November 13 and November 20. The counting of votes for both states will take place on November 23. The announcement was made at a press conference that was held by the EC on Tuesday.
The Chief Election Commissioner also spoke about the “distortion” caused by Exit Polls. He said that Exit Polls warrants careful consideration and reflection by the media, particularly electronic outlets. He added that it’s important for pollsters to evaluate their practices, including sample sizes, survey locations, and the methods used to derive results. They must also recognize their responsibility if their findings do not align with actual outcomes. The CEC said that there are governing bodies in place, and it’s clear that the time has come for these organizations to implement self-regulation. He further added that the disparity between what is expected and what is achieved often leads to frustration, highlighting the need for thoughtful discussion on this matter.
CEC Rajiv Kumar stated that election rule 35 outlines the identification process for voters, while rule 34 focuses on provisions for women electors. He emphasized that voter identification will strictly adhere to these rules, taking into account the cultural context of the region.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Live Updates: Bypolls for 4 seats in Punjab - When is it?
The Election Commission on Tuesday declared that bypolls for four assembly seats in Punjab—Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, Gidderbaha, and Barnala—are scheduled for November 13. The Punjab Chief Electoral Officer also announced that the vote counting will occur on November 23.
CEC Rajiv Kumar today announced that the Gazette notification for the Maharashtra assembly election will be issued on October 22. Candidates have until October 29 to submit their nominations, with the scrutiny of those nominations taking place on October 30. The deadline for withdrawing candidacies is set for November 4. The current term of the 288-member Maharashtra assembly concludes on November 26, while the term for Jharkhand will end on January 5 of the following year.
Jharkhand Congress president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh expressed his approval of the announced dates for the Assembly elections, stating that his party is thoroughly prepared for the upcoming vote. He remarked, “The people of Jharkhand have made their decision and will once again opt for the alliance government.”
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Live Updates: Poll Dates
The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in a single phase on November 20, whereas the Jharkhand Assembly elections will be held over two phases on November 13 and 20.
The Election Commission on Tuesday expressed concern over significant distortions caused by exit polls, urging pollsters to reflect on their practices. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated, “Exit polls create substantial distortions and set unrealistic expectations. This calls for thoughtful consideration and introspection by the media, particularly electronic platforms. In recent elections, we've observed multiple issues unfolding simultaneously. While we don’t regulate exit polls, it’s essential for pollsters to engage in self-reflection.” Read more.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Live Updates: Assembly Polls Full Schedule
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification: October 22
Last date of making nominations: October 29
Date for scrutiny of nominations: October 30
Last date for withdrawal of candidature: November 4
Date of Poll: November 20
Date of counting: November 23
Date before which election shall be completed: November 25
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election 2024 Dates Live Updates: Full schedule of Jharkhand Assembly polls
Phase 1
Assembly Constituencies: 43
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification: October 18
Last date of making nominations: October 25
Date for scrutiny of nominations: October 28
Last date for withdrawal of candidature: October 30
Date of Poll: November 13
Date of counting: November 23
Phase 2 (28 Assembly constituencies)
Assembly Constituencies: 28
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification: October 22
Last date of making nominations: October 29
Date for scrutiny of nominations: October 30
Last date for withdrawal of candidature: November 1
Date of Poll: November 20
Date of counting: November 23
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Bypolls in Wayanad on Nov 13, results on Nov 23
Bypolls in Kerala's Wayanad will be held on November 13. The counting will be held on November 23, and the results will be announced the same day later.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: How many polling stations will be there in Maharashtra and Jharkhand?
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that Maharashtra will have 1,86,000 polling stations, while Jharkhand will establish over 29,000. Approximately 9.6 crore voters are eligible to vote in Maharashtra, compared to 2.6 crore in Jharkhand.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Jharkhand polls to be held in two phases
CEC Rajiv Kumar announced that Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20. results will be out on November 23. Here's the schedule:
Schedule for General Election to Legislative Assembly of #jharkhand to be held in two phases.
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) October 15, 2024
Details in images👇#jharkhandassemblyelections2024 #eci #schedule pic.twitter.com/mVOfJ5D7Pw
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Maharashtra polls on Nov 23
CEC Rajiv Kumar announced that Maharashtra polls will be held on Nov 20 and the counting will be held on Nov 23. Here is the Full schedule:
Schedule for General Election to Legislative Assembly of #maharashtra,2024 to be held in a single phase.
Details in images👇#maharashtraassemblyelections2024 #eci #schedule pic.twitter.com/XF4FXebtJR
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Voters in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has 9.63 crore voters, out of which 4.96 crore are male voters, 4.66 crore are female voters and 1.85 crore are the young voter. Around 21 lakh voters are the first-time voters.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: EC lists out voting support for Senior Citizens and PwDs
Voting Support for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
- Voters aged 85 and older, as well as PwD voters, can utilize the optional Home Voting service by completing Form 12D.
- Available resources include ramps, wheelchairs, volunteers, priority voting, and transportation assistance.
- The Saksham App is also available for additional support.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Polling overview of Maharashtra and Jharkhand
The CEC is currently giving a general polling overview of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He will be announcing the poll dates post this. Stay with us!
Chief Election Commissioner thanks the people of Jammu and Kashmir for participating in the J&K elections 2024. "Now it is over to the people of J&K to take this democratic journey forward," he said.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Seats bagged in 2019 Maharashtra elections
Maharashtra Assembly elections consist of 288 seats, with a majority threshold set at 145. In the 2019 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became the largest party, winning 105 seats. Despite this, the undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena, and Congress joined forces to establish the government, forming the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition:
- Shiv Sena: 56 seats
- Undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): 54 seats
- Indian National Congress: 44 seats
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Seats bagged in 2019 Jharkhand elections
In the 81-seat assembly of Jharkhand, a total of 41 seats is required for a majority. The results from the 2019 elections were as follows:
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM): 30 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 25 seats
- Indian National Congress: 16 seats
The election was closely contested between the JMM and BJP, with the JMM securing the largest number of seats. Additionally, the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha won 3 seats, while the All Jharkhand Students Union claimed 2 seats.
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Who are AICC Senior Observers for Jharkhand?
The following individuals have been designated as AICC Senior Observers for Jharkhand in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections:
- Tariq Anwar
- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu
Election 2024 Date Announcement Live: Poll date announcement under pressure, claims Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has claimed that the Election Commission is holding a press conference today only due to political pressure. He suggested that the Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly elections should have been scheduled alongside those in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: When and where to watch EC's press conference?
The Election Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 3:30 PM, which can be viewed on any of the TV news channels or YouTube. During this conference, the poll schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand will be announced. You can also follow us here for live updates on the announcement.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: Congress appoints AICC Observers and State Election Senior Coordinators in Maharashtra
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: Hemant Soren write to PM Modi
Just hours before the Election Commission is expected to reveal the schedule for the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections on Tuesday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the release of Rs 1.36 lakh crore in outstanding payments owed by coal companies.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: Congress accuses Mahayuti govt of favoring Adani Group ahead of poll announcement
The Congress party claimed on Tuesday that the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is aware that it will not return to power and is spending its final days “bestowing gifts on the Adani group” at the expense of the people of Mumbai and the state.
With the announcement of the Maharashtra Assembly polls schedule imminent, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh stated that the instructions from party leadership are clear: “the Mahayuti’s electoral future is bleak, but before it loses power, it must safeguard Modani’s financial future”.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: 'Mahayuti is fully prepared for elections', says Maharashtra BJP chief
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday said the Mahayuti alliance is fully prepared for the upcoming elections and is confident about its strategy.
“Mahayuti is fully prepared for the elections. We will go to the forefront. The formula of our three parties is also certain. It will come out in 2-3 days. Mahayuti will go to the people, we will give our manifesto to them," he told ANI.
He emphasised the importance of a "double-engine government" — with both the state and central governments led by the BJP — to drive development in Maharashtra.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren writes to PM Modi
Just hours before the Election Commission's scheduled announcement of the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly polls on Tuesday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of Rs 1.36 lakh crore in pending dues from coal companies.
EC Assembly Elections Press Conference Live: 'We will contest elections with our alliance partners in the Jharkhand,' says Congress
The Congress party on Tuesday announced that it will contest the Jharkhand assembly elections in alliance with JMM, with a final decision on seat-sharing expected shortly.
"We will contest elections with our alliance partners in the state. A final decision on the seat sharing will be done soon. We are confident of winning elections on the back of development works done by us," Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Keshav Mahto said.
As the Election Commission prepares to announce the dates for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed confidence in the party's previous success in the Lok Sabha elections. She noted that there has been widespread anticipation for the upcoming elections, asserting that the current state government has primarily served the interests of the central government. Chaturvedi emphasized that the ruling party is aware that it is nearing the end of its tenure and expressed eagerness for the elections to take place soon to facilitate a change in Maharashtra's government.