Ranchi: Voting for municipal government started on Monday in all 48 urban bodies of Jharkhand. Voters exercised their franchise. 61.83 percent voting took place in 48 municipal bodies. The highest turnout was in Seraikela Nagar Panchayat at 75.34 percent and the lowest was in Ranchi Municipal Corporation at 43.28 percent. 562 candidates are in the fray for the post of Mayor and President, while 5562 candidates are contesting for the post of Ward Councilor. The political future of all 6124 candidates was sealed in 8608 ballot boxes at 5 pm. This time elections have been held in nine Municipal Corporations, 20 Municipal Councils and 19 Nagar Panchayats of the state. Votes were cast for 48 posts of Mayor and President and 1042 posts of Ward Councilor, while 41 Ward Councilors have been elected unopposed, while no one filed nomination in three wards.
FIR lodged against Babulal Marandi, he was holding a meeting in the hotel after the municipal elections period was over.
During the Jharkhand civic elections, an incident of fighting is coming to light during the last minutes of voting in Idrisia tanzeem of Hindpiri, Ranchi.
Fighting during voting for civic elections in Hindpiri area of Ranchi.
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Near the Dharamshala polling station in Jugsalai Chowk market, the convoy of vehicle of the Circle Officer and Block Development Officer was stopped by Rinku Singh and his supporters in protest against the bogus vote. Women protested by sitting on the ground. Rinku Singh’s supporters, Rahul and Shishir, entered the booth and had a fight in Jugsalai. Voter card and Aadhar card were snatched. An attempt was made to snatch the mobile phone, the policeman also assaulted Rahul and locked him in the room. Voting started after about an hour. Uproar over bogus voting in booth number 177 of St. Anthony’s in Jugsalai, Rinku Singh sat on strike.
Why is 100 meter radius important?
As per the Model Code of Conduct of ECI, canvassing, campaigning or any election influencing activity is strictly prohibited within 100 meters of the polling station. This gives voters the opportunity to vote freely and without fear.
Jharkhand today has 4,300+ booths in 48 civic bodies, of which 896 are hyper-sensitive and 2,445 are sensitive. This rule is strictly enforced on them.
at a glance
Today 43+ lakh voters are casting their votes (from 7 am to 5 pm).
Tight security arrangements: Four policemen along with the presiding officer were deployed at every booth.
Candidates are allowed to set up help camps 100 meters outside, but without publicity material.
Provision for 3-5 years imprisonment for violation (if government personnel are involved).
These rules are to make the voting process transparent and fair. Voters are appealed to follow the rules and vote fearlessly.
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