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Tripura Power Minister Says CPI(M) Struggles Ahead of Village Council Elections
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:47 PM
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The Tripura Power Minister asserted that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is finding it hard to field candidates for the upcoming village council polls.
Tripura's Power Minister publicly stated that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is encountering significant obstacles in preparing for the forthcoming village council (VC) elections. The minister highlighted logistical and organisational challenges that, according to him, are hampering the party's ability to field a full slate of candidates across the state's rural constituencies.
The comment comes as the state election commission gears up for the VC polls, which are scheduled to be held later this year. These local body elections are seen as a barometer of grassroots support for major parties ahead of the next legislative assembly contest.
While the CPI(M) has traditionally held sway in many parts of Tripura, the minister's remarks suggest a possible shift in the party's rural outreach. No official response from CPI(M) leaders has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Election analysts note that internal party dynamics, candidate selection disputes, and resource constraints often influence performance in village council elections. The upcoming polls will test the CPI(M)'s resilience in the state's hinterland.
The Tripura government has not commented further on the minister's statements, and the election schedule remains unchanged.
The comment comes as the state election commission gears up for the VC polls, which are scheduled to be held later this year. These local body elections are seen as a barometer of grassroots support for major parties ahead of the next legislative assembly contest.
While the CPI(M) has traditionally held sway in many parts of Tripura, the minister's remarks suggest a possible shift in the party's rural outreach. No official response from CPI(M) leaders has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Election analysts note that internal party dynamics, candidate selection disputes, and resource constraints often influence performance in village council elections. The upcoming polls will test the CPI(M)'s resilience in the state's hinterland.
The Tripura government has not commented further on the minister's statements, and the election schedule remains unchanged.