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Tripura civic poll declared on Nov 27

Agartala, Oct 30 (UNI) Tripura State Election Commission officially announced that the upcoming elections for 21 civic bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), was scheduled to take place on November 27.
The state election commissioner Dr Pradip Kumar Chakraborty, indicated that candidates interested in running for office can start filing their nominations beginning Saturday, with the nomination process set to conclude on November 6.
He further elaborated that the scrutiny of nomination papers is planned for November 7, allowing for a detailed review to ensure all candidates meet the necessary qualifications.
Following this scrutiny, candidates will have the opportunity to withdraw their nominations up until November 10, providing them with the flexibility to reconsider their participation.
According to the schedule that has been released, the elections for the 21 civic bodies will be conducted from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Dr Chakraborty also mentioned that, if required, a repolling in any ward may take place on November 30, ensuring that every vote is accounted for. Vote counting is set to commence at 8:00 AM on December 2, and the entire electoral process is anticipated to conclude by December 4.
He assured the public that the commission is committed to implementing adequate security measures to ensure a free and fair election, enabling all eligible voters to cast their votes without any difficulties or fear.
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