Jharkhand civic polls: 12% voter turnout recorded in 48 ULBs till 9 a.m.

Polling for 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand begins with over 43 lakh voters amid tight security measures.

Around 12% voter turnout was recorded till 9 a.m. in the civic polls to 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand on Monday (February 23, 2026), an election official said.

Voting, which commenced at 7 a.m., is underway amid tight security. It will continue till 5 p.m., he said.

“Voter turnout of 12% was recorded till 9 a.m. Polling is underway peacefully,” State Election Commission (SEC) secretary Radhe Shyam Prasad said.

Over 43 lakh voters are eligible to decide the fate of 6,000-plus candidates.

State Election Commissioner (SEC) Alka Tiwari exercised her franchise at ward number 40 in Ranchi.

“Polling is underway peacefully across the State and reports are so far good from every ULB. I would like to appeal to the voters to exercise their franchise,” Ms. Tiwari told reporters.