Polling for the first phase of Jharkhand's 2024 Assembly elections began on November 13, as voters in 43 assembly constituencies head to the polls. The election process would be underway from 7 am to 5 pm, except for 950 booths where voting will close at 4 pm, though anyone in line at that time will still be permitted to vote. Security has been tightened across the state, with more than 200 companies of security forces deployed. This phase sees a wide array of candidates, including former Chief Minister Champai Soren of the BJP, who is contesting the Seraikella seat, and Congress stalwart Ajoy Kumar in Jamshedpur East. As Jharkhand prepares for these crucial elections, all eyes will be on these high-stakes contests that could shape the future of the state government.