The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 will decide the composition of the 81-member Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister, Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), leads the ruling coalition government, which includes the Indian National Congress (INC) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Major political players include JMM, BJP, INC, and regional parties like AJSU.
Key election issues are likely to revolve around tribal rights, employment, and development. The 2019 elections saw the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance defeating the BJP, and both alliances are expected to campaign hard in 2024, with BJP aiming to regain power. Of the 81 seats, 28 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 9 for Scheduled Castes (SC).
This election will play a crucial role in shaping the state's future, especially regarding welfare programs and tribal rights.