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Ranchi: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren during a meeting of the state INDIA bloc ahead of the elections for two Rajya Sabha seats, in Ranchi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_17_2026_000867B)
Voting has begun in two Rjya Sbaha seats in Jharkhand and one in Mizoram, amid strict security arrangements in the respective assembly premises, news agency PTI reported.
BJP-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Pranav Jha of the Congress fighting for the two seats in Jharkhand.
In Mizoram, Zoram People’s Movement’s (ZPM) K Laltluangkima and Mizo National Front’s Zothansangi Hmar are in fray.
The voting in both the states started at 9 am and will continue till 4 pm. The counting of votes will start at 5 pm.
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