Tripura Civic Polls: 859 Candidates Clear Nomination, 49 Rejected

The Election Commission of India announced today that 859 nomination papers for the Tripura municipal elections have been accepted, while 49 were rejected due to missing signatures, incomplete affidavits, or failure to meet the 25% voter turnout requirement. The decision comes as the state gears up for its first civic polls since 2020. Candidates who have had their papers rejected are expected to file fresh nominations or seek legal recourse. The move is seen as a step to ensure that only duly qualified candidates contest the polls, maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.