AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Ending a long-standing political wait, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Tripura held a press conference in Agartala on Monday to announce the official schedule for the long-overdue elections to the 587 Village Committees (VCs) under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
Addressing media persons, State Election Commissioner Pradip Kumar Chakraborty announced that voting will take place on September 28, 2026, with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) coming into immediate effect across all VC areas under TTAADC.
Key Election Schedule & Timeline
- Issuance of Official Gazette Notification: September 1, 2026.
- Commencement of Nomination Filing: September 1, 2026.
- Last Date for Filing Nominations: September 8, 2026.
- Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: September 9, 2026.
- Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: September 11, 2026.
- Date of Polling: September 28, 2026 (from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
- Date for Repoll (if required): October 3, 2026.
- Counting of Ballots & Results Declaration: October 5, 2026 (from 7:00 AM onwards).
- Completion of Entire Election Process: October 8, 2026.
Electoral Statistics & Administrative Arrangements
- Total Electors: A total of 9,61,987 eligible voters are registered across TTAADC areas, including 4,82,041 males, 4,79,930 females, and 6 third-gender voters.
- Scope of Elections: Polling will cover 587 Village Committees, encompassing 2,634 constituencies and 4,597 seats across 52 development blocks.
- Polling Stations: 1,550 polling stations will be set up state-wide. Dhalai district has the highest number (289), while Unakoti district has the lowest (92).
- Voting Mechanism: Polling will be conducted strictly through traditional ballot papers/boxes (EVMs will not be used). Counting centers will be set up at block headquarters.
- Personnel Deployment: Around 8,500 polling personnel, 251 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 231 Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), and 373 Sector Officers have been appointed.
Security & Compliance Measures
The State Election Commissioner assured that comprehensive administrative and security arrangements have been reviewed in consultation with state police authorities and security agencies to guarantee peaceful, free, and fair polling. Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) or alternative authorized identity documents will be mandatory for casting votes.
Context & Summary
- Event: Press Conference by State Election Commission (SEC) Tripura.
- Subject: Announcement of Schedule for TTAADC Village Committee Elections 2026.
- Key Official: Pradip Kumar Chakraborty (State Election Commissioner).
- Polling Date: September 28, 2026 | Counting Date: October 5, 2026.
- Status: Model Code of Conduct active in TTAADC Village Committee areas.
