The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the upcoming Jharkhand Lok Sabha election 2024.
Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand, 5 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 1 seat is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC). The remaining 8 seats are open for candidates from all castes and communities.
Election Schedule for ST Reserved Seats
The 5 ST reserved seats in Jharkhand are:
- Singhbhum (ST reserved)
- Khunti (ST reserved)
- Lohardaga (ST reserved)
- Rajmahal (ST reserved)
- Dumka (ST reserved)
The election schedule for these seats is as follows:
| Seat Name | Reservation | Current MP | Voting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singhbhum | ST (ST) | Gita Kora | May 13, 2024 |
| Khunti | ST (ST) | Arjun Munda | May 13, 2024 |
| Lohardaga | ST (ST) | Sudarshan Bhagat | May 13, 2024 |
| Rajmahal | ST (ST) | Vijay Hansdak | June 1, 2024 |
| Dumka | ST (ST) | Sunil Soren | June 1, 2024 |
Election Schedule for SC Reserved Seat
The lone SC reserved seat in Jharkhand is Palamu.
| Seat Name | Reservation | Current MP | Voting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palamu | SC (SC) | Vidyut Varan Mahato | May 13, 2024 |
Election Schedule for General Seats
The remaining 8 seats in Jharkhand are open for candidates from all castes and communities.
| Seat Name | Reservation | Current MP | Voting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatra | General | Sunil Kumar Singh | May 20, 2024 |
| Dhanbad | General | PN Singh | May 25, 2024 |
| Giridih | General | Chandraprakash Chaudhary | May 25, 2024 |
| Hazaribagh | General | Jayant Sinha | May 20, 2024 |
| Kodarma | General | Annapurna Devi | May 20, 2024 |
| Ranchi | General | Sanjay Seth | May 25, 2024 |
| Jamshedpur | General | Vidyut Varan Mahato | May 25, 2024 |
| Godda | General | Nishikant Dubey | June 1, 2024 |
Conclusion
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, including the election schedule for Jharkhand’s 14 seats. The voting for these seats will take place on different dates, which can be found in the table above. Stay informed and exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections.
