The Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections 2026 are seeing intense competition as counting of votes is underway across the city’s 53 wards. Conducted on February 23, 2026, these civic polls are crucial in determining the leadership of Jharkhand’s capital city for the next five years.
Voters across Ranchi cast their ballots for both ward councillors and the mayoral post, reflecting high local political engagement. Early trends indicate a tight contest between major parties, including the BJP and Congress, while counting is still in progress.
As of now, a few ward results have been declared, but the mayor and the majority of wards are yet to be officially announced. Citizens and political observers are eagerly awaiting the outcome, which will shape Ranchi’s governance and urban policies for the coming term.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Live: Ward-Wise Winners List (Declared So Far)
Counting for the Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections is ongoing, and the following ward results have been officially declared:
- 1: Savita Kachhap Â
- 2: Nakul Tirkey Â
- 19: Geeta KumariÂ
- 25: Sushma Raj Â
- 26: Pradeep KumarÂ
- 31: Neeraj Kumar Â
- 37: Parmeshwar SinghÂ
- 38: Awadhesh ThakurÂ
- 48: Pradeep Minz Â
- 49: Jamila KhatoonÂ
- 3–18, 20–24, 27–30, 32–36, 39–47, 50–53: Counting in Progress
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election Result 2026 Winner (Mayoral Post)
The mayoral counting is ongoing. Leading contenders include:
- Roshni Khalkho (BJP-backed)
- Rama Khalkho (Congress-backed)
In the first round of counting, BJP-backed candidate Roshni Khalkho is leading the race for the mayor’s post by more than 800 votes, while Congress-supported Rama Khalkho is trailing behind, as per the latest trends.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election 2026: Total Seats
Ranchi Municipal Corporation comprises:
- 53 wards (each electing a councillor)
- 1 mayoral post
Counting for all these seats is in progress.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election 2026: Voter Turnout
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections 2026 saw polling held on February 23, 2026, across all 53 wards of the city. Voters turned out in large numbers to elect both their ward councillors and the mayor, with Ranchi’s turnout around 43.43%.
Across Jharkhand’s urban local bodies, overall voter participation exceeded 63%, reflecting strong civic engagement. The elections are being closely watched as a key political contest between major parties, including the BJP and Congress. Counting of votes began on February 27, 2026, under strict monitoring.
Early trends show tight competition in several wards, while results for some seats have already been declared. Citizens and political analysts alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome, which will shape Ranchi’s civic governance for the next five years.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election 2026:Â When Was Polling Held?
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections 2026 were held on 23 February, with voters across 53 wards casting their ballots for both ward councillors and the mayor. Counting began on 27 February under strict monitoring, and results are being declared gradually.
Early trends show several wards have already been decided, while the mayoral race and the majority of ward results are still underway. Citizens and political observers are eagerly following the updates, as the outcome will determine Ranchi’s civic leadership for the next five years.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Election Result 2018 Winner
In the 2018 Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections, Asha Lakra of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the mayoral post, while BJP candidates also secured several key ward seats. Detailed ward-wise results were published by the Jharkhand State Election Commission at that time.
*This article will be continuously updated.
