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Jharkhand: State in eastern India
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population. Hindi is the official language of the state. The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka its sub-capital. The state is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places; Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri and Rajrappa are major religious sites. Jharkhand is primarily rural, with about 24% of its population living in cities as of 2011.

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BJP’s Takeaways from Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections: OneIndia Podcasts | OneIndia [Video]

BJP’s Takeaways from Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections: OneIndia Podcasts | OneIndia

Tune in to OneIndia Podcast as we explore BJP's key takeaways from the recent Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, analyzing voter trends, party strategies, and the path ahead for the 2024 elections...

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Hemant Soren Set to Return as Jharkhand CM: INDIA Bloc's Resounding Victory| Oneindia [Video]

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Hemant Soren is set to take the oath as Jharkhand's Chief Minister on November 28 after the INDIA bloc's decisive victory, winning 56 out of 81 Assembly seats. Soren resigned before staking claim to..

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Jharkhand Election Result: Hemant Soren ‘Soars’, Set For Second Term | Vote Share Explained [Video]

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Jharkhand Results Vs Exit Polls| Oneindia Assesses: Did the Pollsters Get Jharkhand numbers right? [Video]

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As the Jharkhand Assembly election results are declared, Oneindia takes a closer look at how accurately the exit polls predicted the outcome. Were the pollsters able to capture voter sentiment and..

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Jharkhand Assembly Poll Results: Find out what factors decided the previous government of Jharkhand [Video]

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The exit polls of Jharkhand are predicting a close contest between BJP and JMM+ alliance. With many pollsters predicting a close win of BJP alliance. However, JMM has started to refute these claims...

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The anticipation builds for the Assembly election results in Jharkhand and Maharashtra on November 23rd. Political enthusiasts, analysts, and citizens are eagerly awaiting the outcome that will..

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Jharkhand Exit Polls 2024: NDA Holds Edge In Close Fight With JMM+, Predicts Poll Of Polls [Video]

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The exit polls for Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 suggest a neck-and-neck contest, with the NDA slightly ahead of the JMM+ alliance. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA appears to have made gains in..

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Exit Polls 2024: BJP Set to Win Jharkhand Again? JMM Reacts on Exit Poll Claims| Watch [Video]

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The exit polls are out as the polling across Jharkhand and Maharashtra have concluded. The polls are predicting a simple majority for BJP+ alliances in the states. However, the Congress and JMM..

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Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's Strategy Behind Mandal Murmu's Rise and the Legacy of Sido-Kanho [Video]

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's Strategy Behind Mandal Murmu's Rise and the Legacy of Sido-Kanho

Why were BJP leaders so eager to bring Mandal Murmu into the party, and why are they celebrating this success? What is his connection with the tribal revolutionaries Sido and Kanho? Watch this video to..

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Maharashtra Election: Who is Leading in Maharashtra's Latur Rural Seat?  Congress or BJP | OneIndia [Video]

Maharashtra Election: Who is Leading in Maharashtra's Latur Rural Seat? Congress or BJP | OneIndia

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: Team Oneindia Reaches Babulal Marandi’s Village| Who IS Dominating Polls? [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: Team Oneindia Reaches Babulal Marandi’s Village| Who IS Dominating Polls?

In this special broadcast on Oneindia, Our Team reached Babulal Marandi’s village in Dhanwar. The Locals are confident of his victory and BJP’s sweep in Jharkhand. But, can it really happen? Watch..

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Maharashtra's Power Battle & J’khand's New Political Wave, Election Insights 2024| WATCH [Video]

Maharashtra's Power Battle & J’khand's New Political Wave, Election Insights 2024| WATCH

As the political battlegrounds of Maharashtra and Jharkhand heat up, the stage is set for dramatic showdowns. From surveys predicting close contests in Maharashtra to the rise of Tiger Jairam Mahto in..

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PM Modi Stranded in Jharkhand Due to Aircraft Snag: Delayed Return to Delhi Amid Election Campaign [Video]

PM Modi Stranded in Jharkhand Due to Aircraft Snag: Delayed Return to Delhi Amid Election Campaign

In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft experienced a technical snag while in Jharkhand for an election campaign on Friday. The issue caused a delay in his return to..

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A deep dive into Jharkhand's Phase 2 prep & Maharashtra’s high-stakes assembly election battle|WATCH [Video]

A deep dive into Jharkhand's Phase 2 prep & Maharashtra’s high-stakes assembly election battle|WATCH

Jharkhand heads to Phase 2 with a 64.86% turnout in Phase 1 and heightened security measures in sensitive areas. As Maharashtra readies for polls, key pledges from the BJP and MVA alliances showcase..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: What Jharkhand Says On Yogi’s Batege Toh Katege?| Exclusive Report [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: What Jharkhand Says On Yogi’s Batege Toh Katege?| Exclusive Report

The election season has begun in Jharkhand. The political temperature is high regarding the assembly elections (Jharkhand Assembly Election). The round of public meetings is also going on. In this..

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Champai Soren confident of a major win in Jharkhand, BJP to address state’s key issues| WATC [Video]

Champai Soren confident of a major win in Jharkhand, BJP to address state’s key issues| WATC

Champai Soren exuded confidence in securing a historic win in Jharkhand. He emphasized his dedication to the people of the state, asserting his hard work for laborers' rights and his unwavering..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: Crowds Gather to Vote in Ranchi’s First Election Phase| Key Concerns [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: Crowds Gather to Vote in Ranchi’s First Election Phase| Key Concerns

Jharkhand is seeing record voter turnout in the first phase of the Jharkhand Elections. However, the issues persist overall as voters worry about the fate of the state. Team Oneindia’s Pankaj Mishra..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: Team Oneindia Analyzes Mood of the State As Polling Commences| Watch [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: Team Oneindia Analyzes Mood of the State As Polling Commences| Watch

As the voting continues across parts of 43 Seats of Jharkhand, Team Oneindia’s Pankaj and Keshav are at ground to analyze the ground mood. They spoke to multiple citizens and voters to understand..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: Ranchi Votes as Hemant Soren Eyes a Comeback| Can JMM win Capital? [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: Ranchi Votes as Hemant Soren Eyes a Comeback| Can JMM win Capital?

As voting begins across 43 seats of the Jharkhand Assembly, Team Oneindia is on the ground as the capital Ranchi also flocks to voting stations. Large crowd of voters are coming to polling. Women..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: Why the citizens of Jharkhand are worried about Khatiyan?| Exclusive Chat [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: Why the citizens of Jharkhand are worried about Khatiyan?| Exclusive Chat

As voting begins across 43 seats of the Jharkhand Assembly, Team Oneindia is on the ground as the capital Ranchi also flocks to voting stations. Khatiyan is emerging as one major issue in these..

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Jharkhand Elections 2024: First Phase of Jharkhand Elections Opens in Ranchi Amid Voter Reactions [Video]

Jharkhand Elections 2024: First Phase of Jharkhand Elections Opens in Ranchi Amid Voter Reactions

As voting begins across 43 seats of the Jharkhand Assembly, Team Oneindia is on the ground as the capital Ranchi also flocks to voting stations. First time voters share experience on what they believe..

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2024 Assembly Elections: High-Stakes Battles in Jharkhand and Maharashtra Heat Up! [Video]

2024 Assembly Elections: High-Stakes Battles in Jharkhand and Maharashtra Heat Up!

The 2024 Assembly Elections are heating up in both Jharkhand and Maharashtra, with intense battles and political drama unfolding. In Jharkhand, 43 seats are up for grabs in the first phase, with..

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Champai Soren’s Supporters Speak Out: Voices for Change in Jharkhand Ahead of 2024 Assembly Polls [Video]

Champai Soren’s Supporters Speak Out: Voices for Change in Jharkhand Ahead of 2024 Assembly Polls

In an exclusive interview ahead of the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections, supporters of Champai Soren, a key political figure in the state, shared their views on the political landscape and their hopes..

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