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- Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has accused the BJP of obstructing Left Front candidates from filing nomination papers for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council village committee elections scheduled for September 28.
- He cited specific obstruction in Jirania and Mohanpur subdivisions, but said people were working to overcome the barriers.
- The Left Front has also demanded that the state Election Commission deploy central armed police forces across all constituencies, citing rising political violence against its candidates.
- Nominations must be filed by September 8, with polling at 4,597 seats across 587 village committees and vote counting on October 5.
What to watch next
- Whether nomination filing proceeds without obstruction by the September 8 deadline
- Whether the state Election Commission agrees to deploy central armed police forces
- Any further reports of political violence against candidates before the September 28 vote
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Manik Sarkar
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“In some places especially at Jirania and Mohanpur subdivisions (West Tripura district), opposition party candidates are being stopped from filing their nominations. Unlike previous elections, people are attempting to overcome the obstacles”
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…for the coming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) village council elections slated to be held on September 28. Polling will be conducted at 4,597 seats of 587 village committees on September 28. “ In some places especially at Jirania and Mohanpur subdivisions (West Tripura district), opposition party candidates are being stopped from filing their nominations. Unlike previous elections, people are attempting to overcome the obstacles ,” Sarkar said. On Saturday, the Left Front demanded that the state Election Commission deploy central armed police forces across all constituencies, while alleging a rise in political violence against Left candidates.…
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