Jharkhand Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Ranchi · Region: East · Governed by JMM–INC–RJD–CPI(ML)L (INDIA)

14
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
6
Rajya Sabha seats
81
Assembly seats (MLAs)
—
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Jharkhand is a State in the East region of India, with its capital at Ranchi. It sends 14 Members to the Lok Sabha and 6 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 81-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), in office since 4 Jul 2024 (re-sworn 28 Nov 2024). In the 2024 Assembly election (13 & 20 Nov 2024, turnout 67.7%), the leading parties won: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 34, Bharatiya Janata Party 21, Indian National Congress 16. The next Assembly election is due in 2029.

Government of Jharkhand

INDIA
Chief Minister
Hemant Soren JMM
In office since
4 Jul 2024 (re-sworn 28 Nov 2024)
Ruling party
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Coalition
JMM–INC–RJD–CPI(ML)L (INDIA)
Legislature
Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (81)
Majority mark
41
Next Assembly election
2029

2024 Jharkhand Assembly Election Result

Polled: 13 & 20 Nov 2024 · Turnout: 67.7%

81Assembly seats
34
21
16
JMM 34 BJP 21 INC 16 RJD 4 CPI(ML)L 2 AJSU 1 LJP(RV) 1 JD(U) 1 OTH 1│ Majority mark: 41
2024 Jharkhand Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
JMMJharkhand Mukti Morcha3442.0%
BJPBharatiya Janata Party2125.9%
INCIndian National Congress1619.8%
RJDRashtriya Janata Dal44.9%
CPI(ML)LCPI (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation22.5%
AJSUAJSU Party11.2%
LJP(RV)Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)11.2%
JD(U)Janata Dal (United)11.2%
OTHOthers11.2%

Jharkhand Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 14 seats

9
5
NDA 9 INDIA 5
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Jharkhand
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
BJPBharatiya Janata PartyNDA8
JMMJharkhand Mukti MorchaINDIA3
INCIndian National CongressINDIA2
AJSUAJSU PartyNDA1

Rajya Sabha: 6 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Jharkhand Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand?Hemant Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, in office since 4 Jul 2024 (re-sworn 28 Nov 2024). The government is formed by JMM–INC–RJD–CPI(ML)L (INDIA).
Which party rules Jharkhand?Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leads the government of Jharkhand, as part of the INDIA alliance.
How many Assembly seats are there in Jharkhand?The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly has 81 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 41 for a majority.
When is the next Assembly election in Jharkhand?The next Jharkhand Assembly election is due in 2029. The last one was held in 13 & 20 Nov 2024 with a turnout of about 67.7%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Jharkhand?Jharkhand elects 14 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: BJP 8, JMM 3, INC 2, AJSU 1.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Jharkhand have?Jharkhand has 6 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.