In Jharkhand, JMM is leading in Maheshpur, Majhgaon, Kharswan, Littipara, Bishunpur, Borio, Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Gumla, Jugsalai, Mandu, Sisai, Silli, Sikharipara, Nirsa, Manoharpur, and Seraikela, the EC said.

Though the BJP is surging ahead in 17 seats, former chief minister and party heavy weight Arjun Munda is trailing by 1287 votes at Kharswan behind JMM candidate.

BJP's National Vice-president Raghubar Das is leading in Jamshedpur East by 4051 votes over his nearest JVM-P rival Abhay Singh.

The party is leading in seats including Ranchi, Chatra, Dhanbad, Gandey, Garhwa, Ichagarh, Jama, Jamshedpur West, Jamua, Jharia, Khunti, Mandar, Mahagama, Pakur.