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Tripura Congress flags voter safety concerns, alleges BJP intimidation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Tripura Congress has warned of threats to voter safety and accused the BJP of using intimidation tactics ahead of upcoming elections.
The Tripura unit of the Indian National Congress issued a statement raising alarm over the safety of voters in the state. Party officials said they have observed instances that could undermine free and fair voting, and they called for immediate measures to protect the electorate.
In the same statement, the Congress accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of employing intimidation tactics aimed at influencing voter behaviour. The party alleged that BJP cadres were using coercive methods to sway voters, though no specific incidents were detailed.
The Congress urged the Election Commission of India to intervene, request heightened security arrangements, and ensure that the polling process remains impartial. It also appealed to civil society and media to monitor the situation closely.
No response from the BJP or the Election Commission has been reported at the time of writing.
In the same statement, the Congress accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of employing intimidation tactics aimed at influencing voter behaviour. The party alleged that BJP cadres were using coercive methods to sway voters, though no specific incidents were detailed.
The Congress urged the Election Commission of India to intervene, request heightened security arrangements, and ensure that the polling process remains impartial. It also appealed to civil society and media to monitor the situation closely.
No response from the BJP or the Election Commission has been reported at the time of writing.