Voting for the by-election in the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district started on Thursday morning under strict security measures. People turned up in large numbers at the 55 polling stations, with a total of 46,142 voters, including 23,758 women, eligible to cast their votes. The polling, which began at 7 a.m., will continue until 5 p.m. in this mixed-population area.
Election authorities, in collaboration with the state police, have implemented extensive measures to ensure a fair and transparent voting process. Among the 55 polling stations, 11 are entirely managed by women personnel, while two stations each are run by differently-abled staff and youth polling teams, emphasizing inclusive electoral participation efforts.
The Dharmanagar Assembly constituency, bordering Assam and Mizoram, has been dominated by either the Congress or the BJP since 2008, with the CPI(M) last winning the seat in 2003. The by-election is anticipated to witness a multi-cornered contest, intensifying the electoral competition. Key candidates include nominees from major political parties, smaller groups, and an Independent candidate.
