CPI(M) Moves High Court Over Nomination Filing Violence in Tripura Rural Polls

The CPI(M) has approached the High Court of Tripura, seeking intervention over alleged violence during the nomination filing process for the upcoming rural polls. The party is demanding steps for free and fair elections, including security measures for candidates. A hearing is set for July 18.

The CPI(M) has brought its grievances to the High Court of Tripura, claiming violence during the nomination filing process for the August 8 rural polls, according to Left Front convener Narayan Kar.

At a press conference, Kar announced that the party had met with the state election commissioner to discuss 'violence in the nomination filing process.' The CPI(M) demands included extending the last date for nominations, enabling online submissions, opening district headquarters for filings, and ensuring candidate security. With unmet demands, they submitted a writ petition to the high court, which will be heard by a division bench led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh on July 18.

Kar emphasized that candidates from opposition parties faced obstruction due to violence and that the state poll panel had already requested the DGP to ensure the required security. The Party seeks the court's help for a fair and peaceful election.

(With inputs from agencies.)