Highlights | Tripura Assembly Election 2023: State Records Nearly 88% Voter Turnout

Tripura Assembly Election 2023: Nearly 88 per cent of voting was recorded in the one-day Tripura assembly elections, which were largely peaceful, a senior EC official said on Friday. The elections to the 60-member assembly were held across the northeastern state on Thursday. "An average of 87.63 per cent polling was recorded in the assembly elections, which went till 8.30 or 9 pm on Thursday. The figure excluded the number of polled postal ballots," Additional CEO Subhasish Bandhopadhyay told PTI. Of the total 28.14 lakh voters, over 24.66 lakhs have exercised their franchise, he said. Tripura had, in the 2018 assembly elections, recorded 89.38 per cent voting, while the highest poll percentage was 93 in 2013.

Notably, the Town Bardowali assembly constituency, where Chief Minister Manik Saha is pitted against Congress nominee Asish Kumar Saha, witnessed the lowest voter turnout at 80 per cent, while the Manu assembly seat in South Tripura recorded the highest polling percentage at 92.09, the official said.
Over 90 per cent of voting was recorded in several assembly constituencies in the February 16 polls, he said. "All the polled EVMs were kept in 36 strong rooms where tight security arrangements have been made, besides round-the-clock CCTV surveillance," he said. There will be a three-tier security arrangement for the March 2 counting, he said.

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16 February 2023

15:56 IST

Tripura Election 2023: Total turnout of voters

According to election officials, the state's voter turnout was 69.96% as of 3 p.m., which is relatively low. Despite this, a considerable number of voters are still waiting in lines at numerous polling sites during the final hour of voting. Officials expect that the final voter turnout will be more than 85% as per reports.

15:20 IST

Tripura Election 2023: Notice to parties

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer sends notices to Tripura Congress and BJP for "an appeal for vote in the favour" of their own parties tweeted from their official handles after the imposition of Model Code of Conduct.

14:20 IST

Tripura Assembly Polls 2023: Over 51% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 1 pm, Most in Dhalai

Tripura Assembly Polls 2023: A 51.35 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in the ongoing polling in Tripura for 60 Assembly seats.

As per the Election Commission (EC), Tripura's Dhalai recorded the highest voter turnout of 54.17 per cent.

Gomati saw a voter turnout of 49.69 per cent, Khiwai of 49.67 per cent, North Tripura of 47.57 per cent, Sepahijala of 51.27 per cent, South Tripura of 53.67 per cent, Unakoti of 50.64 per cent and West Tripura of 52.49 per cent.

Participative, inclusive polling underway in #TripuraElections2023 ...glimpses from 14-Badharghat polling station at Agartala today pic.twitter.com/2ISTjiEs2D

— Spokesperson ECI (@SpokespersonECI) February 16, 2023

13:34 IST

Tripura polls: 'We Expect a Huge Turnout', Says Chief Electoral Officer

Tripura polls: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said that a large number of voters were seen queuing in front of polling stations since morning to exercise their franchise

"It will be a challenge to complete the process by 4 pm as we expect a huge turnout at the end of the day," he told reporters.

Voters of Raima Assembly Constituency travelling by boats in Dumbur Lake in Dhalai district of Tripura to cast their votes during Assembly Elections 2023. #TripuraElections2023 #AssemblyElection2023 #ECI #IVote4Sure pic.twitter.com/no29jgLWeI

— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) February 16, 2023

Snapshots of enthusiastic peaceful voting underway across polling stations in Agartala #TripuraElections2023 pic.twitter.com/4gAakoZJ23

— Spokesperson ECI (@SpokespersonECI) February 16, 2023

13:30 IST

Tripura Assembly Polls: Miscreants on behalf of BJP 'stopping' people from casting votes, alleges CPIM's Manik Sarkar 

Tripura Assembly Polls: CPIM's Manik Sarkar has alleged that some miscreants on behalf of the BJP are "stopping" people from casting votes at some places.

"In some places, miscreants on behalf of the BJP are causing trouble and stopping people from casting their votes fearlessly. But the people are trying their best to cast votes," Sarkar, the former Tripura CM, said.

12:49 IST

Tripura elections: A look at voter turnout at different districts

Tripura elections: As per the latest data shared by the Election Commission, Dhalai recorded the highest voter turnout at 33.92 per cent. While Gomati saw a 30.57 per cent voter turnout, Khowai recorded 30.88 per cent.

The voter turnout in North Tripura was logged at 29.48 per cent, Sepahijala at 31.72 per cent, South Tripura at 33.61 per cent, Unakoti at 31.85 per cent and West Tripura at 33.18 per cent. 

12:09 IST

Tripura Elections: 32.06% voter turnout recorded till 11 am

Tripura Elections: Tripura has recorded a voter turnout of 32.06 per cent till 11 am.

12:06 IST

Why are 2023 Tripura polls important?

Tripura is the first state to go to the polls this year. While polling for Nagaland and Meghalaya assemblies is scheduled to take place on February 27, five more states face elections this year in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The 2023 Tripura polls are important as political pundits see the possibility of a tough contest between the ruling party and the opposition, the first in a year of polls to elect state governments. 

Till 2018, the electoral contest in the northeastern state was largely between the Congress and CPI(M), with smaller tribal parties playing minor but at times crucial roles.

The BJP winning the 2023 Tripura Assembly polls for the second consecutive term will give it a big boost ahead of the general elections next year.

12:00 IST

Tripura Assembly elections 2023: A look at 2018's results

Tripura Assembly elections 2023: In 2018, the BJP, which had never won a single seat in Tripura before 2018, stormed to power in alliance with IPFT and ousted the Left Front which had been in power in the state for 35 years since 1978. The saffron party had won a total of 36 seats in the 60-member Tripura assembly to form the government. The party received 43.59 per cent of the votes.

The CPI (M) bagged 16 seats with a 42.22 per cent vote share, while the IPFT won eight seats and Congress could not open its account.

11:50 IST

Bru Migrants from Mizoram vote for first time in Tripura Polls

Tripura Polls: The Bru Migrants, who resettled in Tripura from Mizoram, exercised their right to vote for the first time in the state today.

After the Bru Migrants from Mizoram were resettled in the State of #Tripura, they exercised their right to vote for the first time in the State.@ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI #TripuraAssemblyElections2023 #TripuraElection2023 pic.twitter.com/KY1NSNME3B

— CEO, Tripura (@ceotripura) February 16, 2023

Due to ethnic violence in the western part of Mizoram in 1997, a large number of minority Bru (Reang) families had migrated to North Tripura in 1997-1998.

Around 5,000 families of Bru migrants were given shelter in relief camps in the Kanchanpur district of North Tripura.

11:31 IST

Tripura polls: 'Enthusiasm palpable among voters, especially women,' says Chief Electoral Officer 

Tripura polls: Tripura Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao has said that "enthusiasm was palpable among the voters, especially women".

Women voters enthusiastically participating in the festival of #Democracy. Glimpses of women voters from #Tripura.#AssemblyElections2023 #ECI #TripuraElections2023 #IVote4Sure pic.twitter.com/BzOxnKk8M6

— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) February 16, 2023

11:27 IST

Tripura Election: Vote 'without fear', Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge urges voters

Tripura Election: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the people of Tripura to vote "without fear" in the assembly polls. 

"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," Kharge said in a tweet.

"Vote, without fear," he added.

11:26 IST

Tripura Election 2023: CPI supporter beaten outside polling station, taken to hospital

Tripura Election 2023: A CPI supporter was beaten outside Kalacherra polling station in the Shantirbaazar constituency in South Tripura, and has been taken to the hospital.

"Suo Motu FIR has been lodged in Shantirbaazar PS. We'll arrest the culprits soon," SP South Tripura said.

10:11 IST

Tripura polls: 13.23% voter turnout recorded in first two hours

Tripura polls: A voter turnout of 13.23% was recorded in the first two hours of polling

09:04 IST

Tripura Election 2023: Manik Saha votes in Bordowali, says BJP will 'definitely' form govt

Tripura Election 2023: Chief Minister Manik Saha has cast his vote at a polling station in Bordowali and said that his BJP will "definitely" form the government.

"My appeal to all voters of Tripura is to participate in the festival of democracy & exercise their democratic rights to build "Unnat Tripura, Shrestha Tripura"," he said in a tweet.

I have cast my vote at Tulsibati School under 8-Town Bordowali constituency.

My appeal to all voters of Tripura is to participate in the festival of democracy & exercise their democratic rights to build "Unnat Tripura, Shrestha Tripura". pic.twitter.com/IU7lsfaH0G

— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) February 16, 2023

#TripuraElection2023 | I offered prayers in the morning and prayed for peaceful voting everywhere. You can see people have come out to vote. I am confident that BJP will definitely form the Government here: Tripura CM and BJP's Town Bordowali candidate, Manik Saha pic.twitter.com/hc19gyUAS5

— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2023

09:02 IST

Tripura Elections: PM Modi urges people to vote in 'record numbers'

Tripura Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people of the northeastern state to vote in 'record numbers'. 

In a tweet, he said, "Urging the people of Tripura to vote in record numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. I specially call upon the youth to exercise their franchise."

08:52 IST

Tripura polls 2023: This time, it's BJP-IPFT vs Congress-CPI(M) vs Tipra Motha Party vs TMC

Tripura polls 2023: This time, Tripura is witnessing a multi-corner fight with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) alliance seeking to retain power, the Congress-CPI(M)-led Left Front coalition looking to wrest power, and regional outfit Tipra Motha Party (TMP) eyeing a dream debut after its stunning performance in the autonomous council polls. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) is also trying its luck and has fielded nominees in 28 constituencies.

While the BJP is contesting 55 assembly seats, its ally IPFT has fielded candidates in six constituencies. The two parties will be having a friendly fight in one seat.

The Left Front is contesting 47 seats and the Congress 13 constituencies.

There are also 58 Independent aspirants in the fray.

08:47 IST

Tripura Assembly Election: 28 'critical' polling stations

Tripura Assembly Election: Of the 3,337 polling stations, 1,100 booths have been identified as 'sensitive' and 28 as 'critical'. 

Around 31,000 polling personnel and 25,000 security personnel of central forces are on guard to ensure the election is conducted in a peaceful manner.

31,000 officials of the state armed police and the state police have also been deployed at various places to maintain law and order.

08:46 IST

Tripura Assembly Election LIVE Updates: 28.13 lakh voters likely to exercise their franchise 

Tripura Assembly Election LIVE Updates: Around 28.13 lakh voters may exercise their franchise during the day.

Morning shows the Day. @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI #TripuraElections2023 #TripuraElection2023 pic.twitter.com/Q6WkNPLnUP

— CEO, Tripura (@ceotripura) February 16, 2023

08:43 IST

LIVE Updates | Tripura Assembly Election 2023: Voting underway, BJP looks to retain power

LIVE Updates | Tripura Assembly Election 2023: Voting is currently underway for the 60-member Assembly in Tripura. The polling began at 7 am in 3,337 polling stations to decide the fate of as many as 259 candidates. The voting will continue till 4 pm.

Today is the poll day for all 60 Assembly Constituencies in #Tripura.

Voting is your Right & your Duty. Don’t forget to cast your valuable vote. #GoVote #AssemblyElections2023#ECI #TripuraElections2023#IVote4Sure pic.twitter.com/DAOdYRktSa

— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) February 16, 2023