Tripura TTAADC election sees 21.5% voter turnout in first two hours

The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election saw a strong 21.5% voter turnout by 9 am. Over 204,000 votes were cast, with women outnumbering men. Turnout varied across constituencies, with some ST seats seeing 25%.

The overall voter turnout in the ongoing General Election of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) 2026 stood at around 21.5 per cent till 9 am, according to official polling data.

Voter Turnout Analysis

As per the 2-hourly polling report, out of a total of 951,613 registered voters, nearly 204,679 electors exercised their franchise in the first two hours of polling from 7 am to 9 am, showing strong participation during the morning hours. Between 7 am and 9 am, around 100,058 male voters cast their votes, while 104,621 votes were cast by women, indicating a higher female voter turnout.

Constituency-wise Participation

Among constituencies, several ST-reserved seats, including Kathalia-Mirza Rajpur, Maharani-Chelagang, and Ramchandraghat, reported comparatively higher turnout, touching around 24-25 per cent, while constituencies such as Machmara, Chaumanu, and Dasda-Kanchanpur recorded relatively lower participation in the range of 20-21 per cent. Dhamcharra-Jampui recorded the lowest voter turnout so far, with just 16 per cent of the voters coming to vote in the first two polls.

Election Arrangements

According to Tripura State Election Commission Secretary Anurag Sen, a total of 1,257 polling stations have been set up to ensure smooth voting across all 28 constituencies of the TTAADC. The election will cover 16 subdivisions under the TTAADC areas, with a total of 962,547 registered voters, including 481,959 male voters, 480,582 female voters, and six transgender voters. The contest features 173 candidates, of which 165 are male, and eight are female.

For smooth and peaceful polls in the election in the autonomous area, TSR and Civil Police were deployed at all polling stations, with the central government providing 24 companies of CAPF, of which 12 companies are of BSF, 10 of SSB, and two of CRPF.

Significance of the TTAADC

The TTAADC enjoys a unique position under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which provides it with significant autonomy in governing the tribal regions of Tripura. This framework enables the Council to oversee matters related to the protection of indigenous customs, local governance, and economic advancement in these areas.

With wide-ranging administrative and legislative powers, the TTAADC plays a crucial role in guiding development initiatives, improving infrastructure, promoting education, and safeguarding cultural heritage. Its functioning ensures that the indigenous communities of Tripura can progress socio-economically while preserving their distinct identity, making it a vital institution for self-governance and community welfare in the region. (ANI)

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