The Election Commission of India has issued a show cause notice to Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Chief of Tipra Motha, for a contentious Facebook post. The ECI has demanded immediate removal of the post and an explanation, citing violation of election conduct rules.
The first phase of elections in West Parliamentary Constituency, Tripura commenced at 7 AM with stringent security measures. As of 9 AM, the voter turnout stands at 15.9%, with reports of minor EVM malfunctions.
The report indicated that among the eight districts, only four were impacted, including Unakoti, Dhalai, West, and Gomati Districts. In Unakoti District's Kumarghat Sub-division, 16 houses were partly damaged, four severely damaged, and one fully damaged.
Tripura Police have arrested three youths, including two minors, among seven for allegedly gang-raping two minor girls in the Gabardi area in the West District.
Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, conducted an inspection of the arrangements for PM Modi's upcoming election rally. The event is set to take place at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala on April 17.
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura has launched a Voter Help Line in all 60 Assembly Constituencies for the 2024 General Elections. The initiative will provide a centralised system for voters and political parties to address their queries and complaints.
While addressing an election campaign at Santi Para in Agartala on Saturday, Dr. Saha said that BJP is a party of Karyakartas, and following the forthcoming election, everyone is working to seek blessings from people for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The decision follows the viral spread of a video reel depicting a woman dancing, drawing widespread criticism.
Addressing an election campaign event in Belonia under South District, Roy Barman emphasized that the ongoing election is crucial for protecting the essence of democracy and fighting against fascist tendencies.
The CEO of Tripura, Puneet Agarwal, reported 15 complaints of Model Code of Conduct violations. Five government officials have been suspended for misconduct since the MCC was put into effect on March 16.
Senior politician and former President of the Pradesh Congress Committee, Pijush Kanti Biswas on Wednesday urged people to cast their votes in favour of the INDI bloc
PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Tripura for election rallies on April 15 and 17, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The BJP is witnessing a surge in membership, with confidence in winning a significant majority in Tripura.
Tripura Police have arrested two individuals for attempting to smuggle cannabis worth Rs. 55 lakh using a fake ambulance. The vehicle was apprehended after a high-speed chase, and upon inspection, 272 kgs of cannabis was discovered.
Centenarian Jyotsna Das casts her Lok Sabha election vote from home for the first time. Home voting in West Parliamentary Constituency is scheduled for April 10 and 12 for individuals aged above 85 and persons with disabilities.
Tripura Police have arrested six youths from Agartala city and seized a pouch of heroin from their possession on Tuesday late night.
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) and Tripura Power Transmission Limited (TPTL) have allocated Rs 16 lakh 88 thousand for a major renovation of the state's electricity infrastructure before the monsoon season. The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state.
BJP's Tripura West candidate Biplab Kumar Deb should tell people the reason behind his resignation as the chief minister a year before the 2023 assembly polls, leader of the opposition Jitendra Chaudhury said on Tuesday.
Two Rohingya nationals and three Indian touts were apprehended by Tripura Police in Agartala. The arrests were made following a tip-off, and the initial investigations reveal they were seeking work outside the state.
The CPIM in Tripura has written to the Chief Election Commissioner, accusing BJP candidate Kriti Singh Debbarma of defaming the party. The letter alleges violation of election rules and requests the Election Commission to take action.
In a series of operations, Tripura Police arrested six individuals and seized contraband valued at over Rs 1 crore. The haul included banned cough syrups, brown sugar, and cannabis concealed in drums of latex.
The Election Commission has suspended three Tripura government employees, including a teacher and a security personnel, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. The suspensions come as Tripura prepares for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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