Peaceful Voting Underway in Tripuras TTAADC Gram Panchayat Elections

Tripura, September 28 (Daily Kiran) : Voting for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Gram Panchayat elections began peacefully at 7 AM on Monday, September 28, 2026, amid tight security. Voters flocked to polling stations across 44 blocks to elect representatives for 2,954 seats.

Pratim Debnath, the Block Development Officer and returning officer for the Rupaichar RD Block, confirmed that polling is ongoing in 17 out of 18 Gram Panchayats in the block. He stated that a total of 29 polling stations have been established in the Rupaichar RD Block, all of which opened on schedule. According to Debnath, the voting process is proceeding smoothly.

“At each polling station, at least one polling agent is present, and in many locations, there are two to three agents from different parties,” he noted, adding that the situation remains normal.

Debnath also emphasized the security measures in place during the voting process. Security personnel have been deployed, and teams have been sent to areas where disturbances are anticipated.

Kartik Das, the presiding officer at polling booth number 13 in the Rupaichar RD Block, reported that voting commenced without any issues. “Voters are casting their ballots easily and peacefully. Central security forces are on duty here, ensuring a smooth process,” he said.

In total, 337 candidates are contesting for 119 seats in the Rupaichar RD Block, which has 22,615 eligible voters. Candidates from various political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), CPI(M), Tipra Motha Party, and the Indian National Congress, are participating in these elections. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 5.