Summary of Tripura Election 2014
The Lok Sabha election in the state occurred in two phases, first on 7 April during Phase 1, and then on 12 April during Phase 5 of the 2014 Lok Sabha election. Among the total 23,79,541 electors, 17.9% were in the age group 18-25. Enthusiasm among voters was high, with total turnout for the state reaching well over 80%.
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The results of the election will revealed that the state wishes to be ruled by the CPI-M for another term. The CPI-M has won the last five consecutive
Lok Sabha polls in Tripura. With every general election the party had deepened its political roots in the state.
Participation of women
To encourage involvement of women in the democratic process of election, the Election Commission had set up six all-women polling booths. Women personnel were appointed for such booths in the state.
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Security Deployed
The Election Commission took cautionary measures in the state for the fair conduct of the 2014 general election. In addition to the state police, personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force, the Manipur State Rifles, the Border Security Force as well as the Assam Rifles were positioned during the election.
Phase I polling
The first round of election in Tripura was conducted on 7 April 2014 for the Tripura (West) parliamentary constituency. Total 12,48,547 electors were registered on the electoral roll, however, 84% polling was recorded at 1,605 polling stations on the polling day. The contest was fought by 13 candidates pitched by different political parties. As per media reports, the female turnout recorded in the West Tripura constituency was higher than the male turnout. 85.35% males practiced their franchise to vote, while the polling percentage of women was 85.39%.
Total turnout: 84% (1 seat)
Time | Percentage |
09:00:00 AM | 15.00% |
12:00:00 AM | 41.00% |
03:00:00 PM | 74.00% |
Phase II polling
The second and last phase of polling in the state was held on 12 April 2014 at 1,490 polling stations for the ST-reserved
Tripura East parliamentary constituency. Of the 11,40,269 eligible electors, 81.8% cast their vote on the voting day. Total 12 candidates were in the fray.
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Total Turnout: 81.8% (1 seat)
Time | Percentage |
10:00:00 AM | 25.00% |
02:00:00 PM | 66.00% |
Reference:
- Chief Electoral Officer, Tripura
- Election Commission of India
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Last Updated on : May 15, 2019