JHARKHAND EXIT POLLS

With polling for the Jharkhand Assembly elections now complete, attention shifts to the much-anticipated exit polls, expected to provide the first glimpse into the likely outcome of this high-stakes political battle.

The elections, conducted in two phases, saw the second phase conclude today, covering 38 constituencies out of the state’s 81-member Assembly. The results are scheduled for November 23, coinciding with the Maharashtra Assembly results.

As per Election Commission guidelines, exit polls in India can only be released after all voting phases conclude to prevent influencing voter behavior. With Jharkhand's polling now over, these polls are expected to dominate political discussions until the official results are declared.

Both alliances will keenly await the exit poll projections, which could hint at whether Jharkhand's voters have decided to back continuity or opt for change.