Geeta Koda, the youngest MLA in Jharkhand assembly

Last Updated: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 10:17

Geeta Koda, the wife of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda is not only a first time MLA but is also the youngest legislator in the Jharkhand assembly.

JMM, BJP set to form government in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Friday, December 25, 2009, 21:31

A coalition seems to be in place in Jharkhand after two days of political uncertainty as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Friday announced it will form the next government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jharkhand: Eyes on Soren amidst hung Assembly spectre

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 17:09

The poll result matrix is changing fast in Jharkhand as trends reveal a close turf battle with the Congress making gains on 25 seats while BJP leads on 20 seats. However, the final scenario could be different as JMM has secured a lead on 18 seats and Independents are ahead on 14- both Congress and BJP will now look at joining hands with either of the two after the final results emerge.

<b>Will RJD alliance edge out others to play a crucial role? </b>

Last Updated: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 00:17

Over a month long-long poll process of Jharkhand assembly election is almost over with the fifth phase of voting today, and the fate of candidates would now be decided on 23rd of this month.

Jharkhand polls: 58% polling in 4th phase

Last Updated: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 21:13

Defying Maoists` poll boycott call, Jharkhand witnessed 58 percent turnout for 14 seats in the fourth and penultimate phase of polling in the assembly elections.

Stage set for third phase polling in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Monday, December 7, 2009, 15:17

The third of the five-phase elections for 11 seats will be held tomorrow amid tight security in Jharkhand, with rival parties highlighting the Madhu Koda scam and price rise issues to woo voters.

Zero turnout in 21 Jharkhand polling booths

Last Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:19

Not a single vote was cast in 21 polling booths during the second phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand`s Maoist strongholds, officials said on Thursday.

Campaigning for 2nd phase gains momentum in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Friday, November 27, 2009, 11:59

The campaigning in Jharkhand is gaining momentum for the second phase of elections.

All steps taken for peaceful polls in Jharkhand: EC

Last Updated: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 15:34

Amid fears of Maoist violence in Jharkhand which goes to polls this month and in December, the Election Commission on Saturday assured that all possible steps have been taken for peaceful assembly elections in the state.

Rice, wheat for Re 1: BJP manifesto

Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 15:41

All BPL families would get rice and wheat at Re one per kg if the BJP was voted to power in the assembly elections in Jharkhand beginning on November 25, the party on Thursday said in its manifesto.

Polling in 4 Jharkhand assembly seats postponed

Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009, 23:34

The EC on Monday postponed elections to four assembly constituencies in Jharkhand`s Dumka district, which were scheduled to be held in the first phase on November 25, following complaints of "grave irregularities".

Cong, JVM finalise tie up for Jharkhand Assembly polls

Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009, 23:18

After protracted negotiations, Congress and Jharkhand Vikas Morcha today reached a seat sharing agreement for Assembly elections in Jharkhand with JVM contesting 19 seats, Congress 55 and friendly fights at remaining seven constituencies.