Jharkhand & Maharashtra Election 2024:Voter Turnout, Their Sentiment, Expectation and More|WATCH

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November 20 saw strong voter participation in Jharkhand’s Phase 2 Assembly Elections (67.59% turnout) and Maharashtra’s polls (58.22%) till 5pm. While rural Jharkhand defied Naxalite threats, urban Maharashtra faced lower turnouts but addressed key issues like jobs and agriculture. Women and first-time voters drove engagement, underscoring their rising influence in democracy.    #JharkhandElections2024 #MaharashtraElections2024 #IndiaVotes #DemocracyMatters #ElectionResults2024 #Oneindia #OneindiaNews                 ~HT.97~GR.362~GR.344~ED.194~

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00:00As India witnesses another crucial democratic exercise, November 20 marks significant voter

00:18participation in the Jharkhand Assembly Election Phase 2 and the Maharashtra Assembly polls.

00:25States recorded commendable voter turnouts, reflecting the citizens' active engagement

00:30in shaping their political landscape.

00:34In Jharkhand, the second and final phase covered 38 constituencies across 12 districts.

00:40Till 5 pm in the evening, voter turnout reached an impressive 67.59%.

00:47Despite challenges such as Naxalite threats in sensitive areas like Sonapi in West Singhbhum,

00:53voter turnout in large numbers, defying all odds.

00:57Maheshpur Assembly saw the most engagement, recording 68% turnout.

01:02Areas like Ghodda and Dumka had heightened security due to prior incidents, ensuring

01:08a smooth voting process.

01:10Key issues influencing voter behaviour included unemployment, irrigation and welfare schemes,

01:16particularly in rural constituencies.

01:19Long queues at polling stations in Bokaro, Ranchi and Dhanbad reflected the electorate's

01:25eagerness to participate.

01:27Reports indicated that women and first-time voters played a significant role, underscoring

01:31their growing political awareness.

01:35Meanwhile, Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 58.22%, with urban and rural constituencies

01:44contributing to this democratic exercise till 5 pm in the evening.

01:49Rural constituencies, particularly in Vidarbha, witnessed significant engagement, surpassing

01:5465% in some areas.

01:57Urban centres like Mumbai saw low upvoter participation, with turnout hovering around

02:0150%, a persistent trend in the past elections.

02:06Urban centres like Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur voters addressed issues such as urban infrastructure,

02:11aggregarian distress and job opportunities, whereas the rural region emphasised grassroots

02:17concerns about irrigation and agricultural reforms.

02:22The electoral process was smooth, blustered by stringent security measures and extensive

02:26awareness campaigns to encourage participation.

02:30Voter sentiment reflected high expectation from the leaders to address critical developmental

02:35challenges.

02:39These voter turnouts highlight the people's commitment to democratic values.

02:44In Jharkhand, the defiance of security challenges symbolises resilience, while Maharashtra's

02:49participation underscores a shared hope for developmental stride.

02:54The outcomes in both states will undoubtedly shape the political discourse not just regionally

02:59but nationally as well.

03:01As we await for the results on November 23, the spirit of democracy was evident in both

03:07states, with voters turning out in large number to shape their state's future.

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