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10,889 Nominations Cleared, 74 CAPF Companies Mobilised for Tripura Assembly Election
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 11:33 AM
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After scrutiny, 10,889 nomination papers have been declared valid for the upcoming Tripura Vidhan Sabha polls, with 74 Central Armed Police Forces companies assigned for security.
The Election Commission of India, after completing the scrutiny of nomination papers for the Tripura Legislative Assembly election, announced that 10,889 candidates have met the eligibility criteria and their nominations are now valid. This figure reflects the total number of aspirants who will contest the 60 seats in the state assembly.
In parallel, the central government has confirmed the deployment of 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to ensure a peaceful and orderly polling process. The forces, drawn from various CAPF units, will be stationed at key polling stations and strategic locations across Tripura.
Election officials emphasized that the heightened security presence is intended to deter any untoward incidents and to facilitate free and fair voting. The final list of candidates and the detailed security plan will be made public ahead of the scheduled polling dates.
The move comes as political parties gear up for a closely watched contest in the northeastern state, where voter turnout and law‑and‑order measures are critical to the credibility of the democratic exercise.
In parallel, the central government has confirmed the deployment of 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to ensure a peaceful and orderly polling process. The forces, drawn from various CAPF units, will be stationed at key polling stations and strategic locations across Tripura.
Election officials emphasized that the heightened security presence is intended to deter any untoward incidents and to facilitate free and fair voting. The final list of candidates and the detailed security plan will be made public ahead of the scheduled polling dates.
The move comes as political parties gear up for a closely watched contest in the northeastern state, where voter turnout and law‑and‑order measures are critical to the credibility of the democratic exercise.