The State Election Commission announces the election schedule for Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats; the nomination process begin...
The State Election Commission announces the election schedule for Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats; the nomination process begins November 6.
AGARTALA: The State Election Commission, Tripura, has announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats across the state, with polling scheduled for November 30, 2026, and counting of votes on December 4, 2026.
The election schedule was published through an extraordinary notification in the Tripura Gazette on October 30, 2026.
According to the notification, the nomination process will commence on November 6, while November 7 has been fixed as the last date for filing nomination papers. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on November 10.
Candidates willing to withdraw their nominations can do so until November 27, as specified in the official election schedule.
The polling will be conducted on November 30 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Meanwhile, the counting of votes will begin at 8:00 AM on December 4.
The State Election Commission has also specified that nomination papers must be submitted between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Tripura Municipal Election 2026: Full Schedule
| Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of nomination | November 6, 2026 |
| Last date for nomination | November 7, 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | November 10, 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal | November 27, 2026 |
| Polling Day | November 30, 2026 |
| Counting of votes | December 4, 2026 |
Polling and Counting Timings
- Polling hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Counting of votes: From 8:00 AM onwards
- Nomination filing hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The notification has been issued by the State Election Commission, Tripura, under the relevant provisions of the Tripura Municipalities (Conduct of Election) Rules, 1995.
With the official announcement of the election schedule, political parties, prospective candidates, and local election authorities are expected to begin preparations for the upcoming municipal polls.
Source: Tripura Gazette, Extraordinary Issue, dated October 30, 2026. State Election Commission, Tripura.
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