Daltonganj Assembly constituency is an important constituency in Jharkhand, which is gearing up for the upcoming assembly elections 2024. Polling for this constituency will take place on 20 November 2024, with results expected to be announced on 23 November 2024.

Daltonganj has been a central constituency in Jharkhand politics, often reflecting the diverse interests of voters. The constituency has seen a mix of political parties vying for dominance, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) being prominent players in recent elections. The seat is not reserved for any specific category, allowing candidates from diverse backgrounds to compete.

In the 2024 election, 43 candidates are in the fray, including Alok Kumar Chaurasiya of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and KN Tripathi of Indian National Congress (INC) are prominent candidates. A total of 43 candidates applied for the constituency, with 38 applications approved, 4 rejected and 1 withdrawn. Among these, 23 candidates are contesting in this election phase, including several independents and candidates from smaller regional parties such as the Sampoorna Bharat Kranti Party.

In the 2019 election, Alok Kumar Chaurasiya of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) won against Krishna Nand Tripathi of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a narrow margin of 21517 votes, getting 103698 votes (47.57% vote share 1) compared to Krishna’s 8218. votes (37.07%). In 2014, Alok Kumar Chaurasiya of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious over Krishna Nand Tripathi of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a significant margin of 4374 votes, securing 59202 votes.

Daltonganj’s electorate is diverse and consists of different communities and socio-economic backgrounds. Understanding the needs and aspirations of these groups will be critical for candidates as they strategize their campaigns.

The primary contest in Daltonganj is likely to be between the ruling BJP and the opposition coalition comprising INC and JMM. The political landscape is dynamic, with both alliances actively campaigning to address local issues and gain support from different voter segments.

As the elections approach, Daltonganj is all set for a contest that could significantly affect Jharkhand’s political dynamics. With established parties facing challenges from both traditional rivals and new entrants, all eyes will be on this constituency during the polling and counting phases. The outcome will not only shape local governance but also reflect broader trends in Jharkhand’s electoral landscape as it moves into 2024.

The polling for the 82 seats of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly was held in two phases – on November 20 and the counting of votes will take place today.