Ranchi, Feb. 28 -- The political pulse of Jharkhand shifted to the counting centers on Friday as the BJP-supported candidates established early dominance in key urban hubs, facing a spirited challenge from the JMM-led INDIA. bloc.

Though contested without official party symbols, the results for these nine municipal corporations are being treated as a high-stakes referendum on urban governance, following a total voter turnout of 63%.

In Ranchi, where the mayor seat is reserved for tribal women, BJP backed Roshni Khalkho has secured a massive 22,500-vote lead, signaling a potential sweep against congress backed former mayor Rama Khalkho.

In Dhanbad, a localized power struggle sees BJP rebel Sanjeev Singh leading with 15,791 votes after t...