After a month-long campaign filled with political activity and clashes, the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) is gearing up for elections on Sunday. The TTAADC, with 28 elected members and 2 state government nominees, governs a significant portion of Tripura’s land. It holds immense political importance, second only to the state Assembly.
Nearly 9,62,697 voters, mostly from tribal communities, including 4,80,666 women, will decide the fate of 173 candidates across 28 Assembly constituencies. The electoral battle involves national parties like BJP, Left Front, and Congress, along with regional players like Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT).
Security measures are tight, with over 13,500 Central and state security personnel deployed. The BJP, TMP, and Left Front are contesting in all 28 seats, while Congress is in 27 and IPFT in 24. Despite clashes during the campaign, leaders from various parties are optimistic about their chances.
To ensure peaceful polling, extensive security arrangements have been made, with Central Armed Police Forces and state police deployed across all constituencies. The results of the TTAADC elections will be disclosed on April 17.
