The Tipra Motha Party secured a landslide victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, winning 24 out of 28 seats, according to official results declared on April 17.
Vote counting began at 8 AM across 17 centres under tight security arrangements. As per procedure, VVPAT slips were counted first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after a short interval.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win four seats, while other parties such as the CPI(M) and Congress failed to make a significant impact in the elections.
Polling for the 28 seats was held on April 12, witnessing a voter turnout of 83 per cent. A total of 173 candidates contested the elections, representing major political parties including the BJP, CPI(M), Congress, Tipra Motha Party, and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura.
The decisive victory reflects a strong consolidation of support for Tipra Motha in the tribal council, which governs nearly two-thirds of Tripura’s geographical area and plays a vital role in the administration of tribal regions.
