Tripura Polls: Voters Turn Out In Large Numbers, Bru Community Members Vote For First Time. In Pics

On February 16, 60 constituencies in Tripura went to the polls, concluding the triangular election. Up until 7 p.m., the provisional turnout was estimated at nearly 80% by the Election Commission of India. Voting began at 7 a.m. and lasted until 4 p.m. across 3,337 polling stations in the north-eastern state for the 60-member House. During the polling, at least three people were injured in separate violent incidents, including a CPI(M) leader and two Left party poll workers. The exercise began at 7 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. The Election Commission shared photos of the migrants voting for the first time in Tripura. ( Image Source: PTI )

A large number of voters were seen queuing in front of polling stations since morning to exercise their franchise. The polling process has largely remained peaceful amidst tight security, he told reporters. A total of 69.96 per cent voting was recorded till 3 pm. 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 added. ( Image Source: PTI )

The CEO stated that the ECI has ensured that multiple party polling agents have entered all 3,337 booths, ensuring free and fair elections. However, there were also sporadic reports of violence during the exercise. ( Image Source: PTI )

In the Boxanagar area of the Sepahijala district, unidentified individuals attacked a CPI(M) local committee secretary, causing him to sustain injuries. A police officer said that he was taken to a health facility nearby, where his condition is said to be stable. In the Kakraban assembly constituency in the Gomati district, two CPI(M) poll workers were also severely beaten. He stated that a vehicle belonging to CPI(M) candidate Pabitra Kar's polling agent was also ransacked at Khayerpur in the West Tripura district. ( Image Source: PTI )

The CEO stated that EVM malfunctions were reported in 40 to 45 locations, but that all of the machines were replaced and voting resumed. Additionally, the CEO stated that the ECI is sending additional forces wherever necessary. He stated, There has been no report of booth jam or capturing so far. ( Image Source: PTI )

One of the early voters was Chief Minister Manik Saha, who is running for office from the Town Bardowali constituency. He seemed to have faith that the BJP would win the assembly with a veto. I am 100 per cent confident that the BJP will secure absolute majority in the elections. The party may get more seats than it did the last time, he told reporters on his way to a polling booth. After casting his ballot in the Ramnagar constituency, opposition leader Manik Sarkar urged the populace to brave all odds and cast their votes in concert to form a new government that will promote democracy and tranquility. On March 2, votes will be counted. ( Image Source: PTI )