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TIPRA Motha Demands Immediate Action from Tripura SEC Over Manipulated Video
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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The TIPRA Motha party has formally requested the Tripura State Election Commission to investigate a video it says has been doctored and is being used to mislead voters.
The regional party TIPRA Motha lodged a petition with the Tripura State Election Commission, urging the body to intervene immediately over a video that the party alleges has been tampered with. The petition, submitted on Monday, claims the footage was altered to portray the party in a negative light ahead of upcoming local elections.
According to TIPRA Motha officials, the doctored clip circulates on social media platforms and contains spurious statements attributed to party leaders. The party argues that such misinformation could influence voter perception and undermine the fairness of the electoral process.
The State Election Commission has not yet issued a formal response, but a spokesperson said the commission will review any complaints that raise concerns about electoral integrity. The commission’s standard procedure involves verifying the authenticity of contested material before deciding on any remedial action.
With Tripura’s municipal and panchayat elections scheduled for later this year, the controversy adds to the heightened political activity in the state. Observers note that any perceived manipulation of campaign content is likely to attract scrutiny from both regulators and the electorate.
According to TIPRA Motha officials, the doctored clip circulates on social media platforms and contains spurious statements attributed to party leaders. The party argues that such misinformation could influence voter perception and undermine the fairness of the electoral process.
The State Election Commission has not yet issued a formal response, but a spokesperson said the commission will review any complaints that raise concerns about electoral integrity. The commission’s standard procedure involves verifying the authenticity of contested material before deciding on any remedial action.
With Tripura’s municipal and panchayat elections scheduled for later this year, the controversy adds to the heightened political activity in the state. Observers note that any perceived manipulation of campaign content is likely to attract scrutiny from both regulators and the electorate.