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EC announces NE assembly poll dates, Tripura to vote on February 16, Meghalaya, Nagaland on February 27, results on March 2
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 date: The EC has announced the schedule of the assembly election in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland.
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Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 date: The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule of the assembly election in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland. The poll panel addressed a press conference to announce the dates of elections to Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura assemblies.
While Tripura will vote on February 16, Meghalaya and Nagaland will vote on February 27.
The results for all three northeastern states will be declared on March 2, the Election Commission said.
It is notable that the three state assemblies have a strength of 60 members each.
While the term of the Nagaland assembly ends on March 12, the term of the Meghalaya assembly will conclude on March 15, and Tripura's assembly on March 22.
The three northeastern states will become the first of the nine states going to assembly polls this year.
In Tripura, there is a BJP government, while in Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party is in power.
National People's Party, which is the only party from the northeast to have national party recognition, has the government in Meghalaya.
Thank you for staying tuned to Zee News for the latest updates on Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 dates.
Tripura to vote on Feb 16; see seat division in current assembly
- Total Assembly Seats - 60
- Current strength - 53
- BJP - 33
- IPFT - 4
- CPI(M) 15
- Congress - 1
- Vacant - 7
- Total electors: 28,13,478
- Alliance: BJP-IPFT, Congress-CPI(M); TMC and Tripura Motha have till date not announced any alliance with any other parties
(PTI)
Meghalaya to go to polls on Feb 27; see seat division in current assembly
- Total Assembly Seats - 60
- Current strength - 42
- NPP - 20
- UDP - 8
- AITC - 8
- PDF - 2
- BJP - 2
- NCP - 1
- Independent - 1
- Vacant - 18
- Prepoll Alliance - None so far
(PTI)
Nagaland to go to polls on Feb 27; see seat division in current assembly
- Total Assembly Seats - 60
- Current strength - 59
- NDPP - 41
- BJP - 12
- NPF - 4
- Independents - 2
- Vacant - 1
- NDPP-BJP is the only pre-poll alliance declared so far
(PTI)
General overview of the three Northeastern states
Polling dates for Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura
The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, announced on Wednesday that assembly elections will take place in Tripura on February 16, in Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27, with the counting of votes to occur on March 2.
Term-end dates for Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura Assemblies
- Nagaland Assembly: March 12
- Meghalaya Assembly: March 15
- Tripura Assembly: March 22
All three state assemblies have a total of 60 members each.
Currently, Tripura is governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) holds power in Nagaland and the National People's Party (NPP) governing Meghalaya, is the only political party from the northeast region with national party recognition.
Complete schedule for Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura announced
Here's the complete schedule for the Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Assembly elections 2023
Tripura to vote on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya to vote on February 27. Results for all three states on March 2.
More than 62.8 lakh voters in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya: EC
"Our teams would be ready to serve more than 62.8 lakh electors combined in the three states including 31.47 lakh female electors, 97,000 80+ voters, and 31,700 PwD voters," says CEC Rajiv Kumar.
"Over 1.76 lakh first-time voters to participate in the elections in Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, says Rajiv Kumar.
9,125 polling stations to be set up for assembly elections in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya
For the upcoming assembly elections in the three northeastern states, as many as 9,125 polling stations will be set up across 180 constituencies, says CEC.
"Over 80 % PS in rural areas. Webcasting facility available in 70% of polling stations," he says.
State-wise details are in the slide attached:
For the upcoming assembly elections in 3 states, 9125 polling stations will be set up across 180 ACs. Over 80 % PS in rural areas. Webcasting facility available in ~ 70% of polling stations. State-wise details are in the slide attached. #AssemblyElections2023 #ECI pic.twitter.com/I9yII60rzo
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) January 18, 2023
Elector gender ratio in Nagaland, Meghalaya is > 1000, and 989 in Tripura
The Elector gender ratio in Nagaland and Meghalaya is > 1000, while in Tripura, it is 989.
"It is more than the national average of 969," says CEC Kumar.
"States have also witnessed higher women voter turnout % than males in the 2018 Assembly Elections," he adds.
He also says that the Election Commission visited three states from January 11 to January 15 and held detailed review meetings.
"We also met political parties and have responded to almost all state-specific issues raised by them and measures to be put in place as per contextual and felt requirements of each state," says CEC Rajiv Kumar.
The Commission visited three states during Jan 11-15, 2023 & held detailed review meetings. Also met Political Parties & have responded to almost all state-specific issues raised by them & measures to be put in place as per contextual & felt requirements of each state: CEC
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) January 18, 2023
Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura have set an example for rest of country: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Addressing the press conference, CEC Rajiv Kumar says that each election has its own set of challenges.
"Despite difficult terrains, these 3 states (Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura) have set an example for the rest of the country in terms of participation. ECI is committed to a conduct free, fair, participative, inclusive, inducement free and peaceful election," says Kumar.
Term of Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura are due to end in March
The term of the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura are due to expire on March 12, March 15 and March 22 respectively. Elections are to be scheduled for 60 ACs in each state.
The term of Legislative Assemblies of three states - Nagaland, Meghalaya & Tripura are due to expire on March 12, March 15 & March 22, 2023 respectively. Elections are to be scheduled for 60 ACs in each state.#ECI #AssemblyElections2023 pic.twitter.com/H4ap9RFf0u
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) January 18, 2023
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 date: EC begins press conference - WATCH LIVE
LIVE Coverage | Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 date: The EC has begun the press conference to announce the dates for Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya Assembly elections.
CEC Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel to address a presser shortly on Legislative Assemblies Elections in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi.
CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Shri Anup Chandra Pandey & Shri Arun Goel to address PC on GE to Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Meghalaya & Tripura at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi today at 2:30 PM.
Watch live here https://t.co/mf9ShwyMfb#ECI pic.twitter.com/tOYvgT9TKH
— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) January 18, 2023
Meghalaya legislative assembly
Meghalaya legislative assembly: Presently, the National People's Party is running the government in Meghalaya.
Nagaland legislative assembly
Nagaland legislative assembly: In Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party is currently in power.
Tripura vidhan sabha
Tripura vidhan sabha: In Tripura, there is currently a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
LIVE Updates | Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023
LIVE Updates | Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly election 2023: The term of the Nagaland assembly is scheduled to end on March 12, while the terms of the Meghalaya and Tripura assemblies end on March 15 and March 22 respectively.
The three northeastern state assemblies have a strength of 60 members each.
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023 assembly elections: EC to announce dates at 2:30 pm
2023 Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya assembly election: The EC will announce the dates of elections to the Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura assemblies at a press conference at 2.30 pm.
Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya legislative assembly election 2023 date: EC to announce poll schedule shortly
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