In a recent development in Tripura, allegations of electoral malpractice have emerged, with Congress leaders raising concerns about undemocratic practices during the elections. Sudeep Roy Barman, a member of the Congress Working Committee and MLA, voiced issues including voters being obstructed from voting, opposition polling agents being expelled or denied entry to booths, and cases of fake voting being reported. The situation escalated with discrepancies in the voter turnout data released by the Election Commission, showing more votes cast than registered voters in certain booths.
In response to these claims, a delegation of Congress leaders, comprising CWC members and prominent figures like Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla, AICC Social Media Chairman Supriya Shrinate, and Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha, met with the Election Commissioner in Delhi to demand a thorough investigation and repolling in the affected areas. The delegation stressed the importance of restoring trust in the electoral process through urgent measures to uphold transparency and fairness. The Congress formally submitted a letter requesting a repoll in the West Tripura Lok Sabha seat and the 7-Ramnagar Assembly constituency.
Despite the allegations and demands for repolling, the Election Commission has not yet responded, leaving the situation tense as political parties await further developments. This incident in Tripura has not only raised concerns about electoral integrity but has also ignited calls for increased oversight and reforms in the voting process to ensure the fairness and credibility of future elections.