Tripura Assembly Election: State records 80 pc voter turnout; Bru voters cast vote after several years – Highlights

The polling percentage in Tripura Assembly elections stands at approx 81% till 4 PM: State Election Commission.

On Thursday, a 69.96 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm in the ongoing polling in Tripura for 60 Assembly seats, the Election Commission (EC) informed.

The voter turnout recorded by the state stood at over 51.35 per cent at 1 pm, 32.06 per cent at 11am, and 13.69 per cent at 9 am.

ECI has shared a fact sheet related to Tripura Assembly poll 2023 in which you can find all important details related to the election. Have a look:

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.

A person allegedly suffered a leg injury during a clash between supporters of the ruling BJP and Opposition CPI outside a polling booth in Tripura, amid the ongoing Assembly elections in the state, the chief election officer of Tripura said on Thursday. The incident took place outside the Kalacherra polling station in Shantirbazaar Assembly constituency in the south Tripura district.

“The injured person was taken to a hospital by our officials,” the CEO Tripura, Kiran Gitte, informed in a tweet.

On Thursday, in Tripura Assembly poll 2023, EVM malfunctioning was reported in 40-45 places. However, all the machines were replaced and voting resumed, said the ECI and added that it is sending additional forces wherever required.

“There has been no report of booth jam or capturing so far,” said ECI.

On Thursday, for Tripura Assembly Election 2023, 51.35 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm, informed EC.

On Thursday, in Agartala, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman, Chief, Tipra Motha party said that people of the state will give his party a chance in the Tripura Assembly Election 2023.

On Thursday, CPIM leader and former CM Manik Sarkar alleged that in some places, miscreants on behalf of BJP are causing trouble. “They are stopping people from casting their votes fearlessly. But the people are trying their best to cast votes,” he added.

On Thursday, after casting his vote in Tripura Assembly poll, BJP leader and former Chief Minister of the state Biplab Deb said that the northeastern state was in “darkness for a long time”.

“Today youth is hopeful, women have smiles on their faces & elderly show trust. 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,” Deb said.

On Thursday, in Tripura Assembly Election 2023, 31.23% voter turnout was recorded till 11 am, said EC.

On Thursday, for the Tripura poll, BJP's Biplab Deb cast his vote. He expressed confidence in his party's victory.

He said, “We don't see any election as big or small. The 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 the state. People know this.”

On Thursday, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda urged all the voters to take part in the festival of democracy and vote for the Tripura Assembly elections 2023.

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. On 47 seats, the Left Front is contesting, and the Congress party is fighting in 13 constituencies. The TMC has fielded nominees in 28 constituencies. In the state, there are 58 independent aspirants in the fray.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people of Tripura to vote in record numbers in the assembly polls and strengthen the 'festival of democracy'.

“Urging the people of Tripura to vote in record numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy,” PM Modi said in a tweet and added, “I specially call upon the youth to exercise their franchise.”

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged the people of Tripura to vote “without fear” in the assembly polls, and asserted that they were united for change. Voting for the 60-member Assembly in Tripura began at 7 am on Thursday amid tight security.

“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.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has already expressed confidence in the BJP getting a full majority in the Tripura Assembly election. He said that the saffron party “is seeking a mandate to make the state prosperous in the next five years”. Recently, Amit Shah has also predicted – “you will see that before 12 PM on counting day, the BJP would have crossed the majority mark.”

Tripura has recorded 13.69 per cent voter turnout till 9 am, said Election Commission of India (ECI). 31 seats are needed for a majority in the state.

The Congress party and The Left Front which are considered arch-rivals have joined hands for the Tripura Assembly poll. They have even promised to reintroduce the old pension scheme in an attempt to woo the 1.88 lakh State government employees in Tripura.

On 22 March 2023, the tenure of 12th Tripura Assembly is scheduled to end. In February 2018, the previous assembly elections were held. After the election, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the government, with Biplab Kumar Deb becoming the Chief Minister of the state.