Agartala, Feb 19, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Feb 19: Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura Kiran Gitte held an all-party meeting at the conference hall of the West Tripura District Magistrate’s office on Sunday and discussed post-poll law and order situation and other issues.

In the meeting, the CEO mentioned that as promised, Election Commission of India delivered free, fair, transparent and peaceful Assembly Election in the state. He thanked all the political parties for their cooperation in conducting this Assembly Election in a free, fair and transparent manner.

The Chief Electoral Officer requested all the political parties to appeal their supporters to be tolerant and to show patience and not to take law in their hands.

If any violent incident happens, then they should approach the Sub-Divisional Magistrates and the concerned police authority. Personal animosity and family feud shall not be projected as a political incidence as it sends wrong message to the society and it may deteriorate law and order situation, he said.

The Election Commission of India is monitoring the law and order in Tripura on daily basis. The CEO warned that no post-poll violence would be tolerated. Adequate CAPF is available to ensure peace and tranquility. Police authorities and CAPF shall take strict action against those involved in disturbing the law and order.

In the meeting, he also informed the participants that the candidates may engage their agent/ representative, if not engaged earlier for guarding the strong rooms where the polled EVMs are stored.

The Chief Electoral Officer appealed to all political parties to cooperate in maintaining law and order before and after counting of votes.

Any untoward incident like political violence, if happens, shall be dealt with firmly, he added.