93% of votes polled in Tripura Assembly Election

93% of votes polled in Tripura Assembly Election.

Tripura set a new record for the country's highest-ever vote turnout with 93% polling in the Assembly Elections. In 2008 Assembly elections, Tripura set a record of 91.22% of polling, which was so far highest in the country.

The real lover of democracy (Election held on Feb 14, 2013; Tripura people turned to show their love for democracy is something to be highlighted by media; but none of the Indian stupid media done this)

The highest turnout of 96% was recorded in the reserved tribal constituency of Raima Valley. Dhanpur reported about 95% turnout.

Tripura is a state in North Eastern India (For Indian politicians and Indian Media, North Eastern is an unwanted one)

Total Assembly Seats: 60

Candidates in fray: 249

women candidates: 15

Current CM: Mr. Manik Sarkar (CPI-M) {the poorest CM in India}

TRIPURA IN INDIA

The third-smallest state in the country, it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi) and is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west; the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to its east. Five mountain ranges run north to south, with intervening valleys, while to the west Agartala, the capital, is located on a plain.

Scheduled tribes, constitute about 30 per cent of the population. The Kokborok-speaking Tripuri people form the major group among 19 tribes and many other subtribes; Bengali people form the ethno-linguistic majority. Mainstream Indian cultural elements, especially from Bengali culture, coexist with traditional practices of the ethnic groups, such as various dances to celebrate religious occasions, weddings and festivities; the worship of regional deities; and the use of locally-crafted musical instruments.

Tripura is a landlocked state in North East India, where the seven contiguous states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura—are collectively known as the Seven Sister States. Tripura sends two representatives to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the parliament of India) and one representative to the Rajya Sabha (parliament's upper house).

The main political parties are the Left Front and the Indian National Congress. Until 1977, the state was governed by the Indian National Congress. The Left Front was in power from 1978 to 1988, and then again from 1993 onwards. During 1988–1993, the Congress and Tripura Upajati Juba Samiti were in a ruling coalition. In the last elections held on 23 February 2008, the Left Front won 49 out of 60 seats in the Assembly, 46 of which went to the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Tripura is one of only three states in India (the others being West Bengal and Kerala) where the communist party won elections to hold power.Communism in the state had its beginnings in the pre-independence era, inspired by freedom struggle activities in Bengal, and culminating in regional parties with communist leanings. It capitalised on the tribal dissatisfaction with the mainstream rulers, and has been noted for connection with the "sub-national or ethnic searches for identity".

The Tripura elections are crucial as results will decide the future of the Left Front in the country.