In a move to accommodate various tribal festivals, the Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the elections for the 30-member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to April 12. Initially planned for April 13, the polls are crucial for the state’s tribal-dominated regions. The SEC issued a statutory notification for the TTAADC elections following representations from community leaders, Ministers, MLAs, political parties, and NGOs requesting a change in the poll date.
The SEC Secretary, Anurag Sen, explained that the decision to advance the polling date was made to ensure maximum participation from all communities. This adjustment was prompted by the overlap of the initial election date with significant tribal festivals like Garia Puja, Bizu, and Buisu, widely celebrated in the poll-bound areas. The SEC, after considering various factors, finalized April 12, 2026, as the new polling date for the TTAADC elections, while keeping all other scheduled dates unchanged.
Tripura State Election Commissioner Manoj Kumar had previously announced that the deadline for filing nominations is March 25, with scrutiny set for the following day. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until March 28, and the counting of votes is scheduled for April 17. The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), a politically influential body, has been under the governance of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) since 2021, which is an ally of the ruling BJP led by Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma.
