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63.44% voter turnout in Jharkhand

Polling was held in Dhanbad, Dumka, Raj Mahal and Godda Lok Sabha constituencies.

Press Trust of India Ranchi
Altogether 63.44% (rpt) 63.44% polling was recorded today in the third and final phase of polling in four Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer P K Jajoria said the state recorded 63.44% polling today.

The fate of 72 candidates including former chief ministers Shibu Soren of JMM, Babulal Marandi of the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantric and BJP's Sunil Soren were sealed in EVMs.

Polling was held in Dhanbad, Dumka, Raj Mahal and Godda Lok Sabha constituencies.

The first phase of polling for four seats was held on April 10 (58.3%) and the second phase (63.45%) for six seats on April 17.

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First Published: Apr 24 2014 | 7:27 PM IST

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