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Tripura civic polls: 81.54 per cent turnout recorded till 9.30 pm

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New Delhi, Nov 25: A total of 22 per cent of the 5.94 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the first four hours of polling in Tripura's 14 civic bodies on Thursday amid opposition's allegations of political violence. Voters will decide the fate of 785 candidates as they will exercise their franchise amidst tight security arrangements in Tripura.

Tripura civic polls: Voting begins on 222 seats, results on Nov 28

Nov 26, 2021, 12:19 AM IST

Officials said an estimated 81.54 per cent of over 4.93 lakh voters exercised their franchise in Thursday's elections to Tripura's 14 civic bodies despite the allegations of malpractices. The ruling BJP, which has fielded candidates in all seats in Tripura civic elections, has already won 112 out of the total 334 seats uncontested in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 19 urban bodies.
Nov 25, 2021, 11:44 PM IST

98 people arrested for poll-related violence in Tripura today. This includes people from TMC, CPM, BJP, and 41 outsiders violating the restrictions: DGP Tripura VS Yadav
Nov 25, 2021, 11:32 PM IST

Tripura civic polls: TMC alleges booth rigging, posts video of man 'voting' for others
Nov 25, 2021, 9:59 PM IST

The TMC and the CPI (M) are making baseless allegations as they know well that they would be defeated. Elections were held in a festive spirit, BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya stated.
Nov 25, 2021, 9:31 PM IST

Another woman leader of the CPI(M), Phulon Bhattacharjee, said voters were threatened of consequences if found entering the polling booths. "In my long political career, I have never seen such anarchy. Voters are being openly threatened..." she exclaimed. The ruling BJP, however, denied all allegations.
Nov 25, 2021, 8:14 PM IST

Members of opposition TMC and the CPI(M) claimed that their workers and supporters were attacked and stopped from casting their votes. During the day, TMC leader Subal Bhowmik along with party workers staged a sit-in here, accusing the State Election Commission of favouring the ruling BJP. He alleged that booth jamming and other intimidatory tactics were used to prevent voters from exercising their franchise. "People’s verdict will not be reflected when the results are announced. Unfair means were used to conduct the voting process. The police and election commission officials sided with the ruling party," he told reporters.
Nov 25, 2021, 6:47 PM IST

An estimated 75.04 per cent of over 4.93 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 4 pm for elections to Tripura's 14 civic bodies on Thursday amid allegations of political violence by opposition camps.
Nov 25, 2021, 1:20 PM IST

'Voting Going on Peacefully': BJP Tripura
Nov 25, 2021, 1:19 PM IST

Our candidate from Ward Number 51 was BRUTALLY ATTACKED!!!!
Nov 25, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to provide two additional companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to secure every polling booth during the Tripura civic polls.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

The BJP has already won 112 of the total 334 seats uncontested in Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 19 other civic bodies in the state. Polling is being held in 222 seats across six nagar panchayats, seven municipal councils and AMC. Counting of votes will be held on November 28.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

"The TMC and the CPI (M) are frustrated and making baseless allegations because they know that they would be defeated," BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

"In my long political career, I have never seen such things. Voters are being openly threatened," she said. However, the ruling BJP denied the allegations.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

The TMC has claimed that at least 20 EVMs had malfunctioned in Agartala during the beginning of the elections. CPI (M) leader Phulon Bhattacharjee also alleged that voters have been threatened to vote for the BJP.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Subal Bhowmik, state convener of the TMC steering committee said, "Residences of several TMC candidates were attacked last night and attempts were made to set their houses on fire.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Two companies of Border Security Force and 500 Tripura State Rifles personnel have been deployed as per Supreme Court directive in addition to the previous deployment, the official said.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

State Election Commission Secretary Pallab Bhattacharya said that 22 per cent votes were polled till 11 AM. He said that no reports of violence or EVM malfunctioning has been reported so far, even though opposition TMC and CPI (M) alleged that their party workers and supporters were attacked and prevented from casting their votes.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:43 PM IST

A total of 22 per cent of the 5.94 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the first four hours of polling in Tripura's 14 civic bodies on Thursday amid opposition's allegations of political violence.
Nov 25, 2021, 9:51 AM IST

Tensions in Tripura increased after violent incidents in the run-up to the elections to the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 12 other municipal bodies.
Nov 25, 2021, 9:15 AM IST

Earlier this month, the ruling BJP won 112 out of the total 334 seats uncontested across 20 urban local bodies, including the AMC. Voting for the remaining 222 seats is taking place on Thursday.
Nov 25, 2021, 9:13 AM IST

Voters will decide the fate of 785 candidates as they will exercise their right to vote during Tripura Municipal elections.
Nov 25, 2021, 8:43 AM IST

Voting begins on 222 seats, results on Nov 28
Nov 25, 2021, 8:43 AM IST

The civic polls were earlier scheduled to be held in December last year but got postponed due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Nov 25, 2021, 8:42 AM IST

Elections on Thursday are for the remaining 222 seats. The last day for campaigning was on Tuesday and the counting will take place on November 28.
Nov 25, 2021, 8:42 AM IST

Earlier this month, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 112 out of the total 334 seats uncontested across 20 urban local bodies, including the AMC.

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