Tripura to vote on Feb 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya on Feb 27; Counting on March 02

Votes to be counted on Mar 02, 2023

Date of polling in Tripura is February 16; and Nagaland and Meghalaya  would go to polls on February 27

Each Election has its own set of challenges. Despite difficult terrains, these 3 states have set an example for the rest of the country in terms of Participation. ECI is committed to conduct free, fair, participative, inclusive, inducement free & peaceful election : CEC

At least 10,000 youth between 17-18 years of age have submitted forms with us: EC

All arrangements will be made at the polling station for the convenience of senior citizens & PwD voters. All Polling Stations will be on the ground floor. A Postal Ballot facility is also there for 80 years + and PwD voters to vote from the comfort of their homes. 

Women will be in command in 196 polling stations in Nagaland, where all polling officials including security staff will be women. In an effort to encourage PwDs voters, there will be 10 polling stations in the state where PwDs will greet the voters. 

For the upcoming assembly elections in Nagaland, 2,315 polling stations will be set up across 60 ACs. The average Voter per PS will be 566. Webcasting facility available in 60% of polling stations: EC

A 16-member team of the Election Commission on Friday arrived in Nagaland on a two-day visit during which it will hold meetings with leaders of different political parties and senior government officials ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.

The poll schedule of the three states will be chalked out keeping in mind Board examinations and movement of security forces.

The Election Commission is expected to announce the schedule for Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura assembly elections today at 2:30PM.