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CPI(M) alleges forced candidate withdrawals in Tripura civic polls, seeks EC action
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) claims candidates were compelled to withdraw from Tripura’s municipal elections and has asked the Election Commission to intervene.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has publicly alleged that several candidates were forced to pull out of the ongoing civic elections in Tripura. The party says the withdrawals were not voluntary but resulted from pressure exerted on the aspirants.
In response, CPI(M) has written to the Election Commission of India, seeking immediate intervention to investigate the alleged coercion and to ensure a free and fair electoral process. The party urges the commission to take corrective action and to safeguard the rights of all participants.
No official comment has yet been received from the Election Commission, and election officials have not disclosed details of any complaints. The situation remains under close watch as the civic polls continue across the state.
In response, CPI(M) has written to the Election Commission of India, seeking immediate intervention to investigate the alleged coercion and to ensure a free and fair electoral process. The party urges the commission to take corrective action and to safeguard the rights of all participants.
No official comment has yet been received from the Election Commission, and election officials have not disclosed details of any complaints. The situation remains under close watch as the civic polls continue across the state.