With 810 candidates contesting the remaining 268 seats across 21 civic bodies, the CPI(M) has alleged intimidation during the nomination withdrawal process, a charge disputed by the State Election Commission
Agartala: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured 77 seats unopposed in Tripura’s upcoming civic elections, gaining an early advantage ahead of polling scheduled for November 27, according to the State Election Commission.
The unopposed victories include all seats in five civic bodies, Mohanpur, Kamalpur, Jirania, Ranirbazar and Santirbazar along with additional uncontested seats in other urban local bodies.
The elections cover 345 seats across 21 civic bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation. Following the scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations, 810 candidates remain in the contest for the remaining 268 seats.
According to State Election Commissioner P K Chakravarty, the BJP has fielded 342 candidates, followed by the CPI(M) with 218 and the Congress with 201. Counting is scheduled for December 3.
Meanwhile, CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury alleged that party candidates in Ambassa were forced to withdraw their nominations following threats, intimidation and attacks on their residences.
However, Chakravarty said the commission had sought reports from the Dhalai district administration and that the findings indicated no such incidents in Ambassa or elsewhere in the district.
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