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Of the 81 assembly seats, elections have been completed in 65 constituencies in the four phases between November 30 and December 16. Counting of votes is scheduled for December 23.
Polling for the fifth and final phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections ended at 3 pm in five constituencies while it will conclude at 5 pm in the remaining 11 seats. The fate of former chief minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren is set to be decided in these elections, as is that of state Woman and Child Welfare Minister Louis Marandi and Agriculture Minister Randhir Singh.
The polling that began at 7 am in all assembly segments will end at 3 pm in five constituencies of Borio (ST), Barhait (ST), Litipara (ST), Maheshpur (ST) and Sikaripara (ST). Voters in the rest of the assembly segments can exercise their franchise till 5 pm.
Exit Polls will be released in the evening after the conclusion of voting in all booths.