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  • Jharkhand Municipal Polls: 18 Independents, BJP 13 Wins

    Jharkhand’s civic elections have concluded with dramatic flair, as 47 of 48 urban bodies declared winners. Independents led with 18 victories, BJP supporters 13, JMM 11, Congress 3, and CPI(ML) 1. The February 28 Ranchi announcements underscore a voter revolt against established parties.

    Municipal corporation battles were fierce. Ranchi Mayor: BJP’s Rosni Khalkho over Congress’s Rama Khalkho. Medininagar: BJP Aruna Shankar beat Congress Namrata Tripathi. Independent Arvind Rana (Hazaribagh), JMM Ravi Raut (Deoghar), JMM Pramila Mehra (Giridih).

    Adityapur BJP Sanjay Sardar, Mango Congress Sudha Gupta. Dhanbad: Independent Sanjeev Singh leads JMM Chandrashekhar Agarwal.

    39 smaller bodies saw independents claim 17, BJP 10, JMM 9, Congress 2, CPI(ML) 1. Panchayat independents: Ajay Bharti (Hussainabad), Kumari Sheela (Hariharganj), Sumantra Devi (Majhiaon), Veena Devi (Basukinath).

    BJP: Mahesh Singh (Latehar), Shobha Devi (Barkisariya), Arpita Das (Barharwa). JMM: Ketabuddin (Rajmahal), Manoj Choudhary (Seraikela). CPI(ML): Vinay Santhalial (Dhanwar).

    Nagar parishad independents: Ataur Rahman (Chatra), Sushil Ramani (Godda), Sunita Devi (Chirkunda). BJP: Jayshree Devi (Mihijam), Shakuntala Oraon (Gumla). JMM: Ramanath Paswan (Sahibganj), Shani Oraon (Chakradharpur), Noshan Khan (Jugsalai). Congress: Nirmala Devi (Phusro), Kusumlata Kumari (Ramgarh).

    Emphasizing local governance challenges like infrastructure and sanitation, voters rewarded those with strong community ties. This diverse leadership mix could foster innovative solutions in Jharkhand’s cities.

  • Voting Buzz in Jharkhand: 6100 Fight for 48 City Council Seats

    Jharkhand wakes to the rhythm of democracy with urban body elections kicking off across 48 civic entities. From bustling Ranchi to quieter towns, 43+ lakh voters seal fates of 6100 aspirants using traditional ballot papers between 7 AM and 5 PM.

    Governance at street level hangs in balance: 9 nagar nigams, 20 parishads, 19 panchayats. Pink ballots crown mayors/chairs; white ones anoint councilors – all party-less. 4307 booths, fortified against mischief with CCTV at hotspots and all-woman squads.

    After a prolonged electoral drought since 2018, voter pulse races. Dawn patrols report heavy footfall, outpacing prior averages like Ranchi’s 49%, soaring to 74% in Barharwa. Higher numbers seem assured.

    Barrier-free voting: Ditch the EPIC for passport, license, MGNREGA card – just verify rolls. Elders, disabled get priority with aids aplenty.

    Spotlight on Ranchi: 909 stations host 10L voters for ST-reserved mayor and 53 wards. Seamless security blueprint eyes incident-free day. As ballots drop, anticipation builds for February 27 verdict, heralding fresh local leadership.

  • Rahul’s EVM Doubts to End After Jharkhand Ballot Vote: Dubey

    Monday’s municipal elections in Jharkhand unfolded smoothly under paper ballots across 48 urban local bodies, where voters selected mayors, chairpersons, and ward members. BJP strongman Nishikant Dubey set an example in Deoghar, arriving with his spouse at a local polling station to fulfill their democratic obligation.

    Post-voting, the couple appealed for widespread participation, but Dubey soon unleashed on the system’s drawbacks. Citing his booth’s meager 40 votes against a 750-vote target, he lambasted the Soren regime for choosing cumbersome ballots, terming it a step toward backwardness.

    In a pointed attack on Rahul Gandhi’s EVM skepticism, Dubey predicted a reality check. ‘Once Jharkhand’s civic poll tallies emerge, Rahul will see BJP wins with or without EVMs – ballot boxes confirm our supremacy,’ he stated emphatically.

    Dubey also ridiculed Congress’s recent antics at an AI event, accusing them of indecent displays akin to the party’s stripped-down integrity. ‘Their naked aggression in protests matches their political nudity,’ he remarked.

    As queues persisted through the day, these elections highlight Jharkhand’s evolving urban politics. Ballots may slow the count, but they amplify every citizen’s voice. For BJP, a sweep here would not only fortify local control but also neutralize opposition’s tech-based grievances nationwide.