
Sporadic incidents in Tripura tribal council poll
The Hindu
Voting disrupted at several polling stations owing to complaints of booth jamming, intimidation of voters
Sporadic incidents marred the election to the 28-member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) held on Tuesday. Voting was disrupted at several polling stations owing to complaints of booth jamming, intimidation of voters and snag in an EVM. A total 157 candidates of national and regional political parties and some independents are contesting in the election. It was due to be held in May but was deferred due to the pandemic. A total 8,65,041 voters including 4,36,548 women voters were eligible to exercise the franchise.More Related News