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Jamshedpur, Nov 23: The counting of votes for the Vidhan Sabha General Election 2024 is underway, with the completion of five out of twenty-one rounds. In the Potka constituency (46), BJP’s Meera Munda has emerged as the frontrunner with a significant lead. She has secured 35,073 votes so far, leaving her nearest competitor, Sanjeev Sardar of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), trailing with 15,072 votes.
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Vote tallies for all candidates after Round 5 in Potka:
- Meera Munda (BJP)- 35,073
- Sanjeev Sardar (JMM) – 15,072
- Bijen Sardar (SUCI Communist) – 95
- Bhagirath Hansda (JLKM) – 185
- Mahin Sardar (Bharat Adivasi Party) 189
- Ram Chandra Tudu (Right to Recall Party) – 52
- Salma Hansda (Jharkhand People’s Party) – 47
- Surdhu Majhi (Ambedkarite Party of India) – 70
- Kandomani Bhumij (Independent)- 52
- Chandray Mahali (Independent)- 29
- Dhananjay Singh (Independent) – 37
NOTA – 526
The battle for Potka continues with BJP’s Meera Munda maintaining a commanding lead, indicating strong voter support in the constituency. The remaining 16 rounds will determine the final outcome, but early trends place her as a strong contender for victory.
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