Brief By Newsbrief / 1:15 PM on 24 Feb 2026
After the completion of the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation and Chirkunda Municipal Council elections, ballot boxes from a total of 1019 booths have been sealed under tight security in the strong room of Rajkiya Polytechnic, Dhanbad. This measure has been taken to ensure the safety and integrity of the voting process.The counting of votes is scheduled for February 27. The main contest for the mayoral position is expected between Chandrashekhar Agrawal and Sanjeev Singh. Supporters of both candidates are actively preparing and engaging in political discussions ahead of the results.Election officials have made all necessary arrangements to ensure security and transparency in the counting process. This includes overseeing the safety of the ballot boxes, checking the voter lists, and safeguarding other important documents.The administration has exercised full vigilance throughout the municipal elections to ensure citizen participation and a fair voting process. These steps aim to guarantee that the results are declared accurately and transparently.