Agartala, 12th November 2026 : Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman on Thursday demanded adequate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) at polling stations to ensure free, fair and peaceful Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in Tripura, scheduled for November 27.
Speaking to the media, Roy Barman expressed concern over alleged incidents of threats, intimidation and electoral malpractice in different parts of the state. He said he had raised the issue with election officials and urged the State Election Commission, Director General of Police (DGP) and administration to ensure proper security arrangements at all polling booths, particularly those considered hyper-sensitive.
He alleged that miscreants from neighbouring areas could be brought in to influence the electoral process. Referring to Ward No. 4, he claimed that there were reports of plans to bring troublemakers from Joram to engage in electoral malpractice.
The Congress MLA also alleged that opposition candidates and party workers were facing threats in areas including Kamalpur, Ambassa, Mohanpur, Jirania, Ranirbazar and Santirbazar. He further referred to the alleged assault on a Congress youth leader and the reported demolition of a Left Front candidate’s house in Agartala.
Questioning the BJP’s claims of development under the double-engine government, Roy Barman said a government confident of its performance should allow people to vote freely without fear or pressure.
He appealed to citizens to record incidents of electoral violence and intimidation and share evidence with the media. He also stressed that journalists must be allowed to perform their duties without threats or obstruction.
