The election fever continues to grip party workers in Jamshedpur even days after polling, as near the strong room at Jamshedpur Co-operative College (JCC) become hubs of political activity and speculation. With the fight for the Jamshedpur assembly seats seemingly narrowed to a contest between the NDA and INDI, these camps are alive with chatter about electoral calculations and outcomes. 

Camps set up by the BJP, Congress, JDU, and independent candidate Shiv Shanker Singh have surrounded the strong room since Sunday. While the Deputy Commissioner and District Returning Officer, Ananya Mittal, has ensured smooth arrangements for vote counting, political parties are preparing for a grand “show of strength” outside the strong room on November 23, the day of counting.  

Counting Arrangements for Six Constituencies: The vote counting for six constituencies—Baharagora, Ghatshila, Potka, Jamshedpur East, Jamshedpur West, and Jugsalai—will take place on November 23. Separate counting tables have been set up for each constituency to ensure a smooth process. 

The BJP camp near JCC is bustling with activity, featuring arrangements for indoor games like carrom and ludo to keep workers engaged. Party leaders and workers are often seen strategizing and engaging in election-related discussions. 

“Our camp has become a lively hub these days. Senior leaders are regularly visiting to meet workers and discuss the elections. We are confident of reclaiming the seat. In fact, we have already started planning celebrations for November 23 after the results. Our tent has even been set up following Vastu principles,” said Rajesh Pathak, a BJP worker. The camp also offers snacks and water for its supporters. 

The Congress camp has made provisions for drinking water and resting facilities, with chairs set up for supporters. Party workers remain engrossed in discussions about their prospects, which are locked in EVMs stored in the strong room. 

“Based on reports from the Jamshedpur East, we are confident that Ajoy Kumar, our candidate from Jamshedpur East, will emerge victorious. Political analysts in the city have expressed similar confidence in his win, and we are assured of success,” said a Congress functionary. He highlighted the hard work put in by party workers during the campaign to mobilize voters. 

Across Jamshedpur, conversations about the fate of candidates in the Vidhan Sabha elections are in full swing. Political analysts and supporters are debating possible outcomes as the tension builds ahead of counting day. 

“Ajoy Jee has given a tough fight to his opponents, and people have shown faith in Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. We are confident that Congress candidates will perform well across the State,” said another Congress leader, emphasizing their optimism about the results. 

As the countdown to November 23 continues, the strong room camps are not just physical spaces but centers of excitement, speculation, and planning for what lies ahead. Both the BJP and Congress are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for a crucial day that could define their political fortunes.