Maharashtra records 58.22 % voter turnout, 67.59 % polling in Jharkhand till 5 pm

Mumbai/Raipur: As of 5 pm, voter turnout in Maharashtra stands at 58.22 percent, while Jharkhand, during Phase 2 of polling, has recorded a turnout of 67.59 percent, according to data from the Election Commission of India.

The polling for Maharashtra’s 288 assembly seats and 38 assembly seats in the second and final phase of Jharkhand is underway.

In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP) is vying to retain power, while opposition’s the Maha Vikas Aghadi (Congress-Shiv Sena (UBT)-NCP (SP)) is hoping for a strong comeback.

In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, while the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is trying to wrest it. The first phase of elections was held on November 13

The counting of votes in both states will be held on November 23.

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