Agartala, September 24: State Election Commissioner Dr P. K. Chakraborty on Thursday conducted a review of election arrangements in North Tripura ahead of the September 28 Village Committee polls under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), accompanied by Director General of Police (in-charge) G.S. Rao.
The SEC and DGP-in-charge visited the Strong Room at Jubarajnagar RD Block and the Counting Hall at Balidhum S.B. School to assess the arrangements for polling and counting. They inspected the facilities and reviewed measures related to the handling and security of election materials.
A detailed assessment was later carried out at a meeting in the Conference Hall of the Office of the District Magistrate and Collector, North Tripura. Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai, Additional SP, Election Observer, Additional District Magistrate and Collector (PP), Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers and Sub-Divisional Police Officers participated in the meeting.
Officials discussed various aspects of poll management, including security deployment, logistics, monitoring arrangements and other measures linked to the election process.
Dr Chakraborty directed the officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place for conducting the election in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Security measures and monitoring mechanisms were also reviewed to ensure effective oversight during the polling process.
The inspection was part of the Election Commission’s district-wise review of preparations for the upcoming Village Committee elections.
Polling will be held on September 28, while counting of votes is scheduled for October 5.
