Tripura Poll Highlights: Voting for 60-member assembly ends, 81.10% voter turnout recorded till 4 pm
Tripura election 2023 Highlights: The ruling BJP and its alliance partner IPFT are up against the Left-Congress alliance and TIPRA Motha in a triangular contest.
Tripura election 2023 updates: The polling for the Tripura Assembly election completed amid tight security with 81.10% voter turnout . Arch rivals, Congress and CPI-M have joined hands to dislodge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power in the northeastern state. In this triangular contest, the ruling BJP and its alliance partner Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) are pitted against the Left-Congress alliance and TIPRA Motha, the newest regional party in the state. ...Read More
The BJP contested on 55 seats and its ally on six seats as both parties have fielded their candidates from the Ampinagar constituency. The Left – which includes the CPM, Forward Bloc, Communist Party of India ( CPI) and Revolutionary Socialist Party ( RSP) – contested on 47 seats while Congress on 13 seats. The TIPRA Motha, headed by royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, contested on 42 seats.
The counting of votes will be done on March 2.
Tripura polls: 81% voter turnout till 4pm
The polling percentage in Tripura Assembly elections stands at approx 81% till 4pm, reports ANI quoting State Election Commission.
Freebies seized is over 20 times more as compared to last assembly polls: EC
The record seizure of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies in the three states marks a significant increase of over 20 times as compared to the last Assembly Elections in 2018, the poll body said in a statement.
Glimpses of Model cum women managed polling station
Glimpses of Model cum women managed polling station as shared by Official handle of Chief Electoral Officer, Tripura.
Tokens given to the voters in queue: EC
As per report from Civil sector officer, the issue has been resolved and security personnel are available at the spot. Tokens have been given to the voters in queue, said Election official after there were reports that some voters wer prohibited from voting.
Polling officials reaching at receiving center to submit election materials
‘BJP thugs are…’: Congress amid poll violence
Voting officially ends in Tripura
Voting officially ends in Tripura at 4pm.
EVM malfunctioning reported in 40-45 places: Tripura CEO
The CEO said EVM malfunctioning was reported in 40-45 places but all the machines were replaced and voting resumed, adding the ECI is sending additional forces wherever required, PTI reported.
3 people injured in separate incidents of violence during polling
At least three people, including a CPI(M) leader and two polling agents of the Left party, were injured in separate incidents of violence during the polling.
Surveillance cameras are fully functional: EC
The Surveillance cameras of Simna, Mohanpur and Bamutia assembly constituencies are all functional, says Election Commission after there were reports that surveillance cameras have been turned off in these constituencies' polling booths.
Tripura police on poll violence
BJP nominated candidate and minister Ramprasad Pal casts his vote
BJP nominated candidate and minister Ramprasad Pal of 18-Suryamaninagar Assembly Constituency exercised his right to vote.
Cash, Liquor, Drugs worth ₹147 crore seized in poll-bound states: EC
Election Commission has seized over ₹147 crore worth Cash, Liquor, Drugs and Freebies in poll-going States of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya till 15th February, reports All India Radio news.
Scuffle reported at polling station in Kakraban constituency
A scuffle has been reported at a polling station between 3&4 under 33 Kakraban Assembly constituency, ANI reported quoting Sumit Lodh, ADM & Collector, Tripura.
The sector magistrate held an inquiry into the matter and a case has been registered, he added.
Tripura Polls: 69.9% voter turnout till 3pm
A voter turnout of 69.9 per cent has been recorded in Tripura till 3 pm, the Election Commission said.
ECI officials facilitating senior citizens & Divyang Voters at polling stations
Congress accuses BJP of booth capturing and poll violence
BJP workers tried to attack booths in Suryamaninagar constituency, claims Tripura Congress
In Suryamaninagar, BJP workers have tried to attack booth no 26,28,29, alleges Tripura Congress.
‘Will win 31 seats’: Tipra Motha Chief
Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman on Thursday exuded confidence that his fledgeling front will leave a mark in the ongoing Tripura Assembly elections.
Speaking to ANI after casting his vote on Thursday, Dev Barman claimed that his front will win as many as 31 seats in the state polls.
Tripura poll officer's notice to Congress, BJP for violating norms
The chief electoral officer has sent notices to the Tripura Congress and the BJP for tweeting appeals to "vote in the favour" of their own parties despite the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct.
One injured in CPI-BJP clash, reports ANI citing Tripura poll officer
A person allegedly suffered a leg injury during a clash between suppporters of the ruling BJP and Opposition CPI outside a polling booth in Tripura, reported news agency ANI, citing the chief election officer of Tripura.
20 fold increase in seizures marks increased focus on expenditure monitoring in poll-bound states
Over 28.14 lakh voters registered this year: EC
There over 28.14 lakh registered voters this year in Tripura of which 14,15,233 are men, 13,99,289 are women and 62 belong to the third gender, according to Election Commission.
As many as 94,815 voters are in the age group of 18-19 years while 6,21,505 belong in 22-29 age group. The highest number of voters is in the 40-59 age group, at 9,81,089.
Election Commission has identified sensitive and critical polling booths
Tripura Chief Electoral Officer informed that they have identified 1,110 polling stations as sensitive and 28 polling stations as critical
51.35% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm
51.35% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, reports ANI.
According to the latest data shared by the Election Commission, Dhalai recorded the highest 54.17 per cent, Gomati recorded at 49.69 per cent, Khiwai saw 49.67 per cent, North Tripura saw 47.57 per cent, Sepahijala recorded at 51.27 per cent, South Tripura saw 53.67 per cent, Unakoti saw 50.64 per cent and West Tripura saw 52.49 per cent.
Senior citizens exercising home voting in Meghalaya
Case registered over Election violence, says EC
Voter turnout will be over 90%: Tipra Motha chief
I think voter turnout will be over 90% & people of Tripura will give us a chance, says Pradyot Deb Burman, Chief, Tipra Motha told ANI.
Former CM Manik Sarkar on election violence
CPIM leader and former CM Manik Sarkar alleged that in some places, miscreants on behalf of BJP are causing trouble and stopping people from casting their votes fearlessly, reports ANI.
No voter is left behind: Transgender voters casted their vote
Transgender voters casted their vote in 13-Pratapgarh AC, Aralia, West #Tripura District in Tripura Assembly Election -2023.
People travelling via boats to cast their vote
Women enthusiastically voting in elections
TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot alleges violence by BJP
TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma while speaking to the reporters claimed that BJP has caused violence in some parts of Tripura with polling underway across 60 seats.
Bru migrants excited to cast their vote
Webcasting of 3,337 polling stations underway
All 3,337 polling stations are covered by Web Casting & Micro Observers for transparency in polling process, reported All India Radio News.
Amid Tripura election, BJP releases Vision Document for Meghalaya
As election in Tripura are underway, BJP has released Vision Document for Meghalaya where polling is slated to take place on February 27.
Each vote counts towards good governance: BJP Chief Nadda
32.06% votes casts till 11am
The state recorded 32.06 per cent voter turnout recorded till 11am.
Former Tripura CM Biplab Deb on ‘dark’ times to ‘hopeful’ today
Former chief minister Biplab Deb said Tripura was “in darkness” for a long time, but the scenario is different today, he added. “Today youth is hopeful, women have smiles on their faces and elderly show trust,” he asserted. “This was missing. People are taking a decision for their future today. Under PM Modi's leadership, BJP will form a govt here once again with majority."
Biplab Deb cast his vote in Gomati. "We don't see any election as big or small. Public is supreme and it's our duty to respect them. They gave us power in 2018 and despite Covid, we worked in all sectors of state. People know this," he said.
CPI supporter beaten outside polling booth in Shantirbaazar, ANI quotes police official
One CPI supporter beaten outside Kalacherra polling station in 36-Shantirbaazar constituency in South Tripura. He has been taken to hospital by our officials. Suo Motu FIR has been lodged in Shantirbaazar PS. We'll arrest the culprits soon: News agency ANI quotes Superintendent of Police, South Tripura
Manik Sarkar alleges attack on the polling agents of the Left
Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar has alleged attack on polling agents of the Left, claiming they were “thrown out” of polling booths in Dhanpur. He also alleged violence at Udaipur in Gomati district. Sarkar earlier voted in Agartala.
Transgender voters queue up in Aralia
The Twitter handle of Tripura chief electoral officer tweeted images of transgender voters exercising their franchise in Aralia. "No voter to be left behind," it said.
Tripura election: Voting in 60 constituencies underway, CM Manik Saha casts vote
Tripura chief minister Manik Saha cast his vote in Agartala on Thursday as polling began for 60 assembly seats in Tripura. Saha, the BJP candidate from Town Bordowali constituency, cast his vote in Maharani Tulsibati Girls HS school in the state capital. Read more
Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar votes in Agartala
The leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Assembly and former chief minister Manik Sarkar casts his vote in Agartala.
Enthusiasm palpable among voters, says Tripura poll officer
Tripura chief electoral officer Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said the polling process was peaceful in the first two hours. The CEO also noted that "enthusiasm was palpable among the voters", especially women.
"This indicates polls are being held in a free and fair manner," he said.
Latest Tripura voting figures
According to the latest data shared by the Election Commission, West Tripura saw 14.56 per cent voting till 9 am, while Dhalai logged 13.62 per cent, Gomati 12.99 per cent, Khowai 13.08 per cent, North Tripura 12.79 per cent, Sepahijala 13.61 per cent, Unakoti 13.34 per cent and South Tripura 14.34 per cent.
First-time voter says excited to exercise her franchise
Anushree Bhattacharjee, a first-time voter from Agartala, expresses her excitement to cast her first vote for Tripura polls.
Tripura polls: 13.23% voter turnout till 9am
Tripura records 13.23 per cent voter turnout till 9am.
Vote without fear: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
People of Tripura are united for change. Sincerely urge everyone, especially the youth to come out and participate in the festival of Democracy and vote for peace and progress. Vote, without fear. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Tripura polls: A look at key parties in the fray
A triangular contest is on the cards as Congress and CPIM – arch rivals for years – stitched a pre-poll alliance to defeat the ruling BJP. The BJP, which is looking to retain power, is contesting in alliance with Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT). The Tipra Motha, which is being seen as a kingmaker in case of a hung assembly scenario, emerged as an influential regional party floated by the royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarma in 2021. The Trinamool Congress has also put up candidates for several seats.
