PM Modi urges citizens to vote & be part of festival of democracy amid Jharkhand by-polls

Amid Jharkhand Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters to be a part of festival of democracy by coming out to vote in maximum numbers. fourth phase of Assembly elections is underway in Jharkhand. Taking to microblogging site PM Modi said, "Today is fourth round of polling in Jharkhand Assembly elections. I request all voters to cast ir vote and become a part of sacred festival of democracy." 

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Apart from PM Modi, Chief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das also appealed to voters especially to women voters to cast ir votes. In his tweet, Das said, "I appeal to mors and sisters to vote for bright future of Jharkhand. Everyone must go to vote today. Your one vote will empower women. Your vote will contribute significantly to development of Jharkhand."

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According to Election Commission, polling is being held in a total of 15 Assembly constituencies, including from districts of Deoghar, Giridih, Bokaro and Dhanbad today. Assembly constituencies where elections are being held today include -- Madhupur, Deoghar, Bagodar, Jamua, Gandey, Giridih, Dumri, Bokaro, Chandankiyari, Sindri, Nirsa, Dhanbad, Jharia, Tundi, and Baghmara.

Jharkhand by-polls

third phase of elections took place in 17 Assembly constituencies covering 8 districts on December 12. second phase of elections to Jharkhand Legislative Assembly took place in 20 Assembly constituencies on December 7, while first phase of voting took place on vember 30. fifth and last phase of voting will take place on December 20 and counting of votes will be held on December 23. 

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(with ANI inputs)