1,169 candidates set to win unopposed in Tripura village committee elections
The Tripura State Election Commission announced that 1,169 of the 4,597 village committee seats will be filled unopposed due to a lack of rival nominations. The uncontested seats, largely occupied by Tipra Motha candidates, come ahead of the September 28 elections.
- ✓The Tripura State Election Commission announced that 1,169 of the 4,597 village committee seats will be filled unopposed due to a lack of rival nominations.
- ✓The decision follows the filing of 10,958 nominations for the upcoming elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
- ✓The unopposed seats represent roughly one‑third of the total 4,597 positions spread across 587 village committees.
The State Election Commission (SEC) of Tripura confirmed on Wednesday that polling will not be conducted in 1,169 village committee seats, as only single nominations were received for those constituencies. The decision follows the filing of 10,958 nominations for the upcoming elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
The unopposed seats represent roughly one‑third of the total 4,597 positions spread across 587 village committees. Most of the uncontested candidates are from the Tipra Motha party, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) have also fielded candidates, often overlapping with Tipra Motha in the same wards. The deadline for withdrawal of nominations is September 10, and the SEC has scheduled the contested polls for September 28, with the Ministry of Home Affairs deploying 24 companies of central forces to maintain peace.
The lack of seat‑sharing agreements among the BJP, Tipra Motha and IPFT has led to internal competition, despite earlier statements that the alliance was formed to keep the CPI(M) and Congress out of power. Residents of the tribal areas may see limited voter choice in the affected villages, while the high number of unopposed wins could influence the balance of power within the autonomous council.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | TR State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |