In the sixth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Jamshedpur emerged as the leader among the four constituencies of Jharkhand, recording an impressive voter turnout of 67.68%. This was the highest percentage among Dhanbad, Giridih, Jamshedpur, and Ranchi.

District Election Officer Ananya Mittal expressed his gratitude to all involved in the electoral process, from assistants and clerks to senior-level officers and the voters themselves. He acknowledged the significant increase in voter engagement, attributing it to the meticulous planning and execution of voter awareness programs.

The voter participation in the 09-Jamshedpur parliamentary constituency stood out, with 67.68% of eligible voters braving the humid heat to cast their ballots. This figure is expected to rise to around 70% once postal ballots are included. Assembly-wise, Baharagora recorded the highest turnout at 78.39%, followed by Ghatsila (73.96%), Potka (73.37%), Jugsalai (70.80%), Jamshedpur East (58.56%), and Jamshedpur West (57.14%).

District Election Officer Mittal praised the high turnout, especially given the challenging weather conditions. He noted that approximately 97% of postal ballot voters participated, and there was almost 100% turnout in home voting. The overall engagement is a point of pride for the district, with the total voter turnout expected to reach nearly 70%.

The election saw the addition of 1,65,999 new voters compared to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, reflecting the success of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program. The initiative effectively raised voter awareness and participation through various campaigns and activities. The district administration played the Loktantra song at main intersections, creating a festive atmosphere that encouraged voter participation.

To facilitate voting, 1,100 wheelchairs were made available to disabled and elderly voters across Jharkhand. In urban areas, 30 theme booths, including those inspired by ISRO, Science, and Jharkhand Tribal Culture, were set up to attract and engage voters. These efforts were well-received and appreciated by the public.

Under the SVEEP program, comprehensive efforts were made to motivate voters. Campaigns were conducted to ensure voter names were added to the electoral roll and to promote voting on election day. Voter awareness programs targeted urban stakeholders such as government and private organizations, sports and transport associations, NGOs, and social media influencers.

In rural areas, voter outreach was achieved through Booth Awareness Groups, Sakhi Mandal of JSLPS, PDS Dealers, CSCs, street plays, and LED vans. BLOs (Booth Level Officers) distributed voter information slips door-to-door, and parent-teacher dialogues, gram sabhas, and school activities further promoted voter engagement. A whistle-blowing, door-knocking campaign was launched three days before the election to remind voters to participate.

The district administration is analyzing data to improve voter turnout in areas with lower participation rates. This analysis will inform future strategies to enhance voter engagement and ensure even higher turnout in subsequent elections.

District Election Officer Ananya Mittal concluded by extending heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the successful election process, emphasizing the collective effort required to strengthen democracy.