NEW DELHI: Tripura is all set to witness a multi-cornered contest in 60 seats in between the BJP-IPFT integrate, CPM-Congress alliance and the Tipra Motha on Thursday.

259 candidates are going to contest the assembly polls.Votes will be counted on March 2.

See: Tripura Election 2023 Live Updates31,000 ballot personnel The voting will be held under tight security in between 7 am and 4 pm at 3,337 ballot stations, out of which 1,100 were recognized as sensitive and 28 as critical, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarro said told PTI.

As lots of as 31,000 ballot personnel and 25,000 security workers of central forces are ready to carry out the election in a complimentary, reasonable and tranquil manner.

31,000 employees of the state armed police and the state police will be released to maintain law and order, the CEO said.The run-up to the 2023 electionsThe BJP in a surprise mandate ended the Lefts 25-year guideline in 2018 and went on to form the federal government in Tripura, picking Biplab Deb as the chief minister.

The party replaced Deb with Manik Saha in May last year.

It has actually introduced a strong project, and intends to ride its plank of development with double-engine federal government, at Centre and in the state.Although the Left could bag just 16 of the 60 seats last time, was not really far behind in vote share.

The CPM alone bagged 42.22 per cent votes, while BJP managed 43.59 per cent.

The assembly elections are forming up to be a fight between these two blocs, with other parties and alliances relocated to the fringes.

Pre- or post-poll understandings can upend numerous an estimation in the event of a close surface or uncertain required.28.13 lakh citizens Altogether 28.13 lakh citizens consisting of 13.53 lakh females will choose the fate of 259 candidates of whom 20 are women.

The international and inter-state limits have also been sealed to avoid problem mongers from going into the state.BJP contesting in 55 seats, Congress 13The BJP is objecting to in 55 seats, its ally IPFT has actually fielded candidates in six constituencies, while there will be a friendly battle in one seat.

The CPM is contesting in 47 seats while its alliance partner Congress is battling in 13 constituencies.

The Tipra Motha has prospects in 42 seats.

The Trinamool Congress has actually fielded candidates in 28 constituencies while there are 58 independent aspirants.The elections to this states assembly are considered important as political experts see the possibility of a hard contest between the ruling party and the opposition, the very first in a year of polls to choose state governments.(With company inputs)