The civic bodies have 345 wards, with the Agartala Municipal Corporation accounting for 51.Votes will be counted on December 2, ahead of the end of the existing local bodies' tenure on December 9. (File photo)Agartala,Oct 30, 2026 21:51 ISTElections to 21 urban local bodies in Tripura, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, will be held on November 27, news agency Press Trust of India reported, citing State Election Commissioner Pradip Kumar Chakravarty.The civic bodies have 345 wards, with the Agartala Municipal Corporation accounting for 51. Votes will be counted on December 2, ahead of the end of the existing local bodies' tenure on December 9."Considering all aspects, the State Election Commission has decided to hold elections in 21 urban local bodies covering 17 subdivisions of eight districts on November 27," Chakravarty said at a press conference.The filing of nomination papers will begin on October 31 and continue until November 6.
The nominations will be scrutinised on November 7, while November 10 will be the last date for their withdrawal, he said. A total of 6,29,903 voters are eligible to vote in the civic elections, including 3,21,745 women and 3,08,115 men, Chakravarty told PTI.The State Election Commission has completed the necessary preparations, including the initial checks of electronic voting machines, to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections, he said. "Adequate security forces will be deployed at 783 polling booths to instil confidence among voters and candidates.
We have already reviewed the security situation prevailing in the state," Chakravarty said, adding that voting would be conducted using electronic voting machines.The Model Code of Conduct came into force on Friday. Chakravarty appealed to political parties to follow the election guidelines to ensure a smooth, impartial and transparent electoral process.Polling across the 345 wards of Tripura's 21 urban local bodies will take place on November 27, followed by counting on December 2.- Ends