Jhumri Telaiya (Koderma) Municipal Council election live updates: In Domchanch Nagar Panchayat of Koderma district, the first round of counting has been completed, and the picture of ward councillors is beginning to emerge. According to the results, BJP-backed Ranjit Kumar Saw has won from Ward 1, Sunita Devi from Ward 2, and Gudiya Devi from Ward 3. Adarsh Kumar Pankaj has been declared the winner from Ward 4, while Shivakant Singh and Manju Devi have won from Wards 6 and 7 respectively. Ward No. 5 has remained vacant this time due to the cancellation of the nomination. With the official announcement, celebrations have begun among supporters of the winning candidates.
Results have also started coming in from the Jharkhand municipal elections. One of the most surprising outcomes has come from Ward No. 12 of Koderma Nagar Panchayat, where Bunty Kumar defeated Mukesh Rajak by a margin of 6 votes. Counting of votes for the Jharkhand municipal elections 2026 began on February 27, marking the return of elected urban governance in the state after a prolonged delay. The elections, held on February 23, covered 48 urban local bodies, including Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats across 1,087 wards, with over 43.33 lakh eligible voters participating.
Jhumri Telaiya Municipal Council Elections 2026 Live Updates
In Koderma district, Jhumri Telaiya municipal body is among the key urban centres where counting is underway. A total of 28 wards are being counted, with close attention on the chairperson post. The chairperson post in Jhumri Telaiya is reserved for Backward Class-1 (BC-1), making this election significant in terms of representation and local leadership dynamics.
2015 result sets the context
The civic body last went to polls in 2015, when independent candidate Umesh Singh won the chairperson post. The current counting will determine whether the leadership sees continuity or change.
Ballot paper voting may slow trends
Unlike recent elections conducted using EVMs, these polls are being held through ballot papers. This is expected to slow down the counting process, with trends likely to emerge gradually.
Non-party elections, no NOTA option
The 2026 municipal elections are being conducted on a non-party basis, meaning candidates are not contesting on official party symbols. Additionally, the NOTA option is not available in this election cycle.
Statewide elections after long gap
These polls are significant as Jharkhand is witnessing urban local body elections after the last major exercise in 2018. The outcome will shape local governance across cities and towns in the state.
