Left Parties Demand Fair Panchayat Elections in Tripura

A delegation from Left parties in Tripura met with the State Election Commissioner, presenting demands to ensure fair and peaceful panchayat elections. They highlighted issues of violence and intimidation tactics obstructing candidates from filing nominations and called for several measures to ensure security and transparency.

A delegation from the Left parties in Tripura met with the State Election Commissioner on Saturday, presenting a four-point demand to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful panchayat election in the state.

Scheduled for August 8 with vote counting on August 12, the Left parties are concerned about violence and intimidation tactics. Their demands include extending the nomination filing period by five days, opening counters in district headquarters, providing security for candidates, and taking action against those preventing nominations.

‘Considering the prevailing situation where opposition candidates face violence and obstructions, we briefed the State Election Commissioner,’ said CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury. He emphasized the attack on Left Front candidate Badal Shil. CPI(M) leader Pabitra Kar accused the BJP of undermining democracy in Tripura.