Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections Commences in Tripura’s East Parliamentary Constituency

Amidst tight security measures across Tripura, the second phase of elections in Tripura’s East Parliamentary Constituency began at 7 AM this morning.

This Lok Sabha seat covers all assembly constituencies of Dhalai, North, Unakoti, Khowai, and 4 ACs of South Tripura and 3 ACs of Gomati district.

An official from the Chief Electoral Office of Tripura informed India Today NE that the election has started in all 1664 polling stations, with long queues of voters observed everywhere.

“Polling started in all 1664 polling stations at 7 AM this morning. EVMs which were not functioning properly were replaced expeditiously. Long queues are seen in all polling stations early in the morning,” said the official.

A total of 13,96,761 electorates will cast their vote for the East Lok Sabha constituency, among whom 7,02,511 are male voters, 6,94,237 are female voters, and 13 are transgender voters who will cast their vote along with around 16,000 Bru voters.