Tripura Municipal Elections 2021 LIVE Updates: Voting Begins in Agartala, 13 Other Local Bodies Amid Violence; TMC Blames BJP

Tripura Municipal Elections: AMC Ward no. 40 AITC Candidate Alleges Threatening by BJP | AITC candidate of Ward no 40 of AMC, Tripura alleges threats by BJP goons around 8.30 am. This incident took place near the Sankar Acharya School in Tripura. The AITC candidate, Sanhita Banerjee, alleges that BJP candidate of Ward no. 40, Sampa Sarkar Chowdhury's husband Jayanta Chowdhury said, "Pitiye chamra tule bebo", roughly translated as, "Will peel your skin off, by hitting you." 

Tripura Municipal Elections: TMC Alleges Violence | Several TMC poll agents alleged violence by BJP as polling begins. MC polling agents from Ward no. 5 of Agartala Municipal Corporation who were allegedly attacked by BJP had come for treatment at Agartala GB Hospital. 

Tripura Elections: Voting Underway in 770 Polling Booths

Tripura Municipal Elections | Voting underway at a polling station in Agartala's ward number 20

770 polling stations have been established across the State for the civic polls: State Election Commission pic.twitter.com/VxsMlqFyx1

— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2021

Agartala Corporation Elections: A total of 5, 94,772 voters are eligible to cast their votes in the civic poll and the number of women voters outnumber male voters in urban areas

Battle Royale for 14 Tripura Town Municipalities Today | A 'Battle Royale' between the ruling BJP and challenger TMC besides the CPI(M) which at one time ruled Tripura with an iron grip is expected to ensue for elections tor the Agartala Municipal Corporation and 13 other town civic bodies in Tripura on Thursday amid court cases, arrests and allegations of attacks by political parties. 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 and 19 urban bodies. Nevertheless, a three-way battle is expected to ensue for the remaining seats, given the high voltage drama witnessed in the run up to the elections, which saw TMC sending its to leaders to Tripura and BJP fighting back politically.

Security Increased in Tripura Ahead of Local Body Polls | The Tripura police on Tuesday said that an "adquate" arrangement of personnel has been made to conduct free and fair local body elections, which will be held today. Elections are slated to be held in 644 polling stations across six nagar panchayats, seven municipal councils and in the Agartala Municipal Corporation.

Agartala Corporation Elections: Voting in 222 Seats, Fate of 785 Candidates in Line | Elections for more than 200 seats in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and other municipal bodies will be held on Thursday. Voters will decide the fate of 785 candidates as they will exercise their franchise amidst tight security arrangements in Tripura. 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. 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.

RECAP: TMC Vs BJP, Violence, Abhishek Banerjee's Agartala Visit: What's Happening in Tripura Ahead of Civic Polls? | Political tensions are escalating in Tripura ahead of the civic elections slated for November 25, with the TMC and BJP being denied permissions to hold their final set of campaigns in the northeastern state, and rampant allegations of violence adding fuel to fire.Here is your ten-point cheatsheet to everything happening in Tripura, and what could unfold. READ MORE

 

Agartala Corporation Elections: BJP's 'Bike Vahini' Allegedly Threatens  AITC candidate | No sooner had polling begun for the Agartala Municipal Corporation on Thursday, around 20 members of the ‘BJP Bike Vahini’ started threatening AITC workers present outside booth number 1, 2 and 3 at ward number 5.  Meanwhile, at booth number 1 of ward 5 of Ambassa Municipality, there were reports of EVM malfunctioning. Similar reports of EVM malfunctioning were reported from booth 1 of ward 12 at Ambassa.

 

AITC Claims BJP 'Goons' Threaten Voters

Hours before polling begins, @BJP4Tripura goons are threatening voters! They are preventing people from exercising their democratic rights!

Shame on BJP. State Election Commission must not remain mute spectators! We DEMAND action against such undemocratic activities! pic.twitter.com/BtJG9DdJFq

— AITC Tripura (@AITC4Tripura) November 24, 2021

Kolkata Police Send Summons to Tripura CM's OSD Sanjay Mishra, Threatens Arrest | The altercation between the Trinamool Congress and the ruling BJP in Tripura has taken yet another turn. The Officer on Special Duty of the Chief Minister, Sanjay Mishra, has received a notice from the Kolkata police to appear before them by noon today in connection with an important matter. Mishra has been served the notice today and according to the sources, the details of the case or the reasons for a notice have not been given to him so far. READ MORE

 

With Ex-Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma's Entry, TMC Becomes Main Opposition | In a huge setback to the Congress in Meghalaya, 12 of the 17 party MLAs joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday, top sources in the TMC said. The 12 MLAs also include former Meghalaya CM Dr Mukul Sangma. A formal announcement will be made today.

What Steps Are You Taking to Ensure Fair Polls, SC to Tripura Govt | The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a detailed security arrangement plan from the Biplab Deb government to ensure free and fair municipal elections scheduled on November 25. The apex court was hearing a contempt plea by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) that claimed that the law-and-order situation in the state is ‘worsening’ by the day ahead of civic body polls.

RECAP: The Bengal Redux | The actors, roles and locations may have changed but the war of words remains constant as the political drama shifts from Bengal to Tripura with the BJP and Trinamool Congress fighting for victory in the November 25 municipal elections. In April, the BJP would highlight violence stories in Bengal, accusing the TMC of fascism and trying to quell dissenting voices. On the other hand, the Trinamool termed the BJP “outsiders” and accused them of trying to flare up tensions in the state. READ MORE

BJP Will Capture Booths, No VVPAT Or CCTV Arranged by Election Commission: TMC's Sushmita Dev | Tripura will have municipal elections on Thursday after a fierce tussle during campaigning between the state’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress, which is trying to gain a foothold here to burnish its national credentials. In an exclusive interview with News18, TMC Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sushmita Dev accused the state administration and police of bias, while lamenting the fact that the Election Commission has not arranged voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for the polls. READ MORE