The polling has begun for the Phase 1 of the Assembly elections. 43 assembly costituencies are in poll fray today. The Ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (Jmm), Led By Cm Hemant Soren, Seeks To Retain Power, Fielding 41 Candidates, Including Soren From Barhait, His Wife Kalpana From Gandey, And Brother Basant In Dumka. The Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp), Contesting 68 Seats, Is Led By Former Cm Babulal Marandi In Dhanwar And Champai Soren In Seraikela
