In view of the first phase of voting for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Jharkhand, the state government has declared a public holiday on November 13. This step has been taken to enable voters to exercise their voting rights freely and without any hindrance.
Schools, colleges, government offices, banks, post offices and other government services will remain closed on this day. This decision of the government is to run the election process smoothly and motivate more and more people to participate in the voting.
Voting will be held on 43 seats on November 13
Voting will be held on 43 assembly seats in the first phase of Jharkhand state assembly elections 2024 on November 13. These elections are extremely important for the politics of the state, as the election results on these 43 seats can decide the direction of the next assembly term of the state. The 43 assembly constituencies where voting will take place in the first phase of elections include major areas like Ranchi, Hatia, Kanke, Jamshedpur, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Gumla, Simdega and many others. The results after voting in these areas can affect the political equation of the state.
Detailed details of voting on assembly seats
The assembly seats where voting will take place in the first phase of Jharkhand include the major areas:
– Koderma
– Barkatha
– Barhi
– Barkagaon
– Hazaribagh
– Simaria
– Chatra
– Baharagora
– Ghatshila
– Potka
– Jugsalai
– Jamshedpur East – Jamshedpur
West
– Ichagarh
– Saraikela –
Chaibasa – Majhgaon – Jagannathpur – Manoharpur – Chakradharpur – Kharsawan – Tamar – Torpa – Khunti – Ranchi – Hatia – Kanke – Mandar – Sisai – Gumla – Vishnupur – Simdega – Kolebira – Lohardaga – Manika – Latehar – Panki – Daltenganj – Vishrampur – Chhatarpur – Hussainabad – Garhwa – Bhawanathpur The Election Commission has completed preparations for voting in all these areas. Necessary arrangements are being made at all polling stations for the smooth conduct of the election process. Public holiday for voting
The state government has declared November 13 as a public holiday so that citizens can reach their polling stations without any hindrance. This decision of the government has been taken with the aim of conducting the voting process in a democratic manner and encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote. The state government believes that when government offices and educational institutions will remain closed, it will give citizens extra time to vote. Along with this, due to the holiday of schools, colleges and offices, people will be able to easily reach their polling stations without any pressure and play their active part in voting. Election
Commission’s preparations and security arrangements
The Election Commission has completed all the preparations for the first phase of voting. Central paramilitary forces have been deployed to strengthen the security arrangements at the polling stations, so that any kind of chaos can be avoided. During the voting process, the polling personnel will be given full security and it will be ensured that the voting takes place in a fair, free and peaceful manner. Apart from this, the Election Commission has identified sensitive polling stations and additional security forces have been deployed there. Election observers have also been deployed across the state, who will monitor the voting process and ensure that every voter gets the opportunity to vote without any fear.
Status of candidates in the election
According to the Election Commission report, a total of 683 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of elections. Out of these, 73 are women candidates, which is about 11 percent. Apart from this, the report of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) also revealed that 34 percent i.e. 235 candidates in the first phase are crorepatis. All these candidates have an average property worth Rs 2.16 crore. The richest candidate of the first phase is independent Kandomani Bhumij, whose property is said to be close to Rs 80 crore. These figures show that property has an important place in electoral politics, however, despite this, the active participation of the public in the electoral process remains necessary.
Voter awareness and election campaign
Election campaign is going on in full swing across the state. Candidates are organizing election rallies and public relations programs in support of their respective political parties. Also, the Election Commission has launched special campaigns to make voters aware so that they can use their franchise properly. People are being informed about the electoral process, the correct method of voting and their rights through various media platforms.
Every vote is important in strengthening democracy
The assembly elections to be held on November 13 are an important occasion for Jharkhand’s democracy. The public holiday declared by the state government and the preparations of the Election Commission indicate that all efforts are being made to conduct the elections in a fair and peaceful manner. Citizens should exercise their right to vote with full freedom and confidence, so that the participation of every citizen can be ensured in deciding the direction of the state government. The public holiday declared on this day will give citizens enough time to participate in the voting, and the democratic character of the state will be strengthened even more.
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