Counting of votes for Village Committees across the ADC areas in Tripura began at 8 am today, with early trends showing Tipra Motha ahead in several tribal council areas. BJP leaders also claimed victories in multiple Village Committees, while counting triggered tension in Tulashikhar, where police and central forces allegedly used a lathi charge.
Key Takeaways
- Tipra Motha led the early TTAADC Village Committee counting trends, with 1,985 seats reported won by 2.30 pm in available SEC-based figures.
- BJP leaders and legislators claimed victories in several Village Committees, including Fatikcherra, Chalitacharra and Atharamura.
- Tension erupted at a Khowai counting centre, where 10-12 people were reportedly injured in a lathi charge.
Counting of votes for the TTAADC Village Committee elections began across Tripura on Monday amid tight security, with early results putting Tipra Motha ahead in the initial tally. By afternoon, the counting process had also triggered tension at several centres, including Khowai, where security forces reportedly used batons after a confrontation outside a counting venue.
Tipra Motha Leads Early Counting
Early trends showed a strong performance by the Tipra Motha Party in several TTAADC areas.
A Northeast Live post put Tipra Motha above 1,500 seats in the emerging trends. Later figures reported from State Election Commission data showed Tipra Motha with 1,985 of the 2,270 declared seats by around 2.30 pm. BJP had won 232 seats at that stage, followed by independents with 22, CPI(M) with 12, Congress with 10 and IPFT with nine.
The figures remain subject to change as officials continue counting ballots and declare results from the remaining seats.
The early performance is significant for Tipra Motha. The party won 24 of the 28 seats in the April TTAADC elections. The Village Committee results will offer another indication of its support base across the tribal council areas.
BJP Leaders Claim Wins in Several Areas
BJP leaders also reported victories from different Village Committees.
Minister Sudhangshu Das claimed that the BJP had won the Dasarath Deb ADC Village Committee in Fatikcherra.
MLA Shambhu Lal Chakma claimed that BJP candidates had secured six of the nine seats in Chalitacharra Village Council. He said Tipra Motha won the remaining three seats.
Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma also wrote that BJP candidate Tashil Debbarma had emerged as the lone winner from Atharamura Village Council.
Independent reports from Mungiakami also showed a close contest between BJP and Tipra Motha. Of six seats contested between the two parties, Tipra Motha won four and BJP-backed candidates won two.
Congress MLA Birajit Sinha, meanwhile, said the Congress was making its presence felt in Kailashahar. He also expressed expectations of good results in Unakoti.
These party-level claims will require confirmation through the final official results.
Tension Erupts at Tulashikhar Counting Centre
The counting process also witnessed tension in Khowai district.
Counting for the Village Committees under Tulashikhar RD Block began at 8 am at Bharat Sardar Vidyalaya. Police placed barricades outside the centre and strengthened security arrangements.
The situation reportedly turned tense after 8 am.
According to allegations, supporters of a political party attempted to breach the police barricade outside the counting centre. The confrontation then prompted police and central security personnel to intervene.
Security forces allegedly resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
Around 10 to 12 people, including women, reportedly suffered injuries. The injured were taken to Khowai District Hospital for treatment.
Local reports also indicated tension at other counting centres, including protests and road blockades in parts of Sepahijala and Dhalai districts.
Police Yet to Clarify Khowai Incident
The exact circumstances behind the Khowai lathi charge remain unclear.
Police have not yet issued an official statement explaining the confrontation or identifying those who allegedly attempted to break the barricade.
Results Likely to Shape Tribal Politics
The final Village Committee results will carry political significance beyond local bodies.
For now, Tipra Motha has established a clear early lead in the declared results. The BJP has also opened its account in several areas, while Congress and the Left have reported pockets of support.
The final political picture will emerge only after the State Election Commission completes the counting and announces the remaining results.
