Jamshedpur: Jharkhand’s long wait for local government ends today. At 8:00 AM, election officials began counting votes for the 2026 Municipal Elections across 48 urban local bodies.
The state now watches to see if the BJP will hold its urban strongholds or if Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s coalition will break through in the cities.
🕒 Counting Underway Under Tight Security
District Election Officer Karn Satyarthi personally inspected the counting centres at the Jamshedpur Block Office Warehouse. Satyarthi confirmed that teams are following strict protocols to ensure a transparent process for Mango, Jugsalai, and Chakulia.
🏆 Early Victories in Mango
As officials conclude the first rounds, several Ward Candidates have already claimed victory in the Mango Municipal Corporation:
- Ward No. 6: Ravindra Singh Sisodia secured a decisive win with 430 votes (a margin of 223).
- Ward No. 9: Authorities declared Rajesh Singh the winner.
- Ward No. 4: Mamta Chatterjee emerged victorious after a closely contested battle.
🗳️ The Battle for Mango’s First Mayor
All eyes remain on the Mango Municipal Corporation, which is electing its first-ever Mayor.
- The Field: 13 candidates are competing for the historic post.
- The Setup: Officials are managing 190 booths across 48 tables.
- The Timeline: Final results should clear within four rounds of counting.
📍 Status Report: Jugsalai and Chakulia
Jugsalai
Counting for 41 booths is currently moving across 14 tables. Voters here will decide the fate of 22 wards and the Presidential post, which features 8 candidates. Expect final tallies within three rounds.
Chakulia
Chakulia is seeing the fastest progress. With only 12 wards and 4 Presidential candidates, officials are using 9 tables to finish the count. They expect to wrap up the final tally in just two rounds.
📉 A Litmus Test for State Politics
Political analysts view these results as a critical test for both the ruling coalition and the opposition. While individual ward wins spark early celebrations outside counting centres, the high-stakes Mayoral and Presidential results will likely emerge by late evening.
Live Update: Supporters have already gathered in large numbers at the Jamshedpur Block Office, with victory cheers breaking out as winning candidates exit the venue.
