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Assembly Elections 2023: Apart from the debate of ”One Nation, One Election”, this year also our country is going to see many state Assembly Elections and Bipolls. The first in line are Nagaland Assembly Election, Meghalaya Assembly Election And Tripura Assembly Election. As the term of Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura is ending on 12 March, 15 March and 22 March respectively.
Significance Of Assembly Elections 2023 For UPSC
Assembly Elections 2023 Comes Under UPSC Mains GS 2: Representation of People’s Act.
Analysis Of Sansad TV Discussion: One Nation, One Election
| Important Fact
Apart from the four northeast states – Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana will be going ahead for elections for the year 2023 and the winner’s tenurity shall continue for the next 5 years. |
Assembly Elections 2023 In News
- The Election Commission Of India has prepared the Schedule for holding General Assembly Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura.
- The term of the three assemblies, which have 60 members each, is set to end in March.
- Tripura will vote on February 16 and Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27. Votes will be counted on March 2.
Which Parties Are Ruling These Assemblies?
- BJP is in power in Tripura Assembly.
- National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is in Majority In Nagaland Assembly.
- National People’s Party (NPP) in Meghalaya Assembly.
Crucial Election For BJP
The coming elections in the Northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya will see the BJP fighting to keep hold of the gains it made in the region in 2018.
Key Facts About Nagaland, Meghalaya And Tripura Assembly Elections 2023
Who Prepared The Schedule? The Election Commission Of India has prepared the Schedule for holding Meghalaya Assembly Election, Nagaland Assembly Election and Tripura Assembly Election.
Prepared On What Basis? After taking into consideration all relevant aspects like climatic conditions, academic calendar, board examination, major festivals, prevailing law and order situation in these States, availability of Central Armed Police Forces, time needed for movement, transportation and timely deployment of forces and in-depth assessment of other relevant ground realities.
Recommended To Whom? The Election Commission, after considering all relevant aspects has decided to recommend to the Hon’ble Governor of the States of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura to issue notifications for the General Election under the relevant provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
| Important Fact
There are more than 62.8 lakh electors combined in Nagaland, Meghalaya & Tripura including – 31.47 lakh female electors, 97,000 80+ voters, and 31,700 PwD voters. Over 1.76 lakh first-time voters to participate in the elections in 3 states: CEC Rajiv Kumar |
Schedule For The Assembly Elections 2023 To Nagaland, Tripura And Meghalaya
Schedule For The Assembly Elections 2023 To Nagaland, Tripura And Meghalaya Is Given Below:
Schedule for the Tripura Assembly Election
| Poll Events | Tripura
(All 60 Assembly Constituencies) |
| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification
|
21st January, 2023
(Saturday) |
| Last Date of making nominations
|
30th January, 2023
(Monday) |
| Date for Scrutiny of Nominations
|
31st January, 2023
(Tuesday) |
| Last date for the withdrawal of
candidatures |
2nd February, 2023
(Thursday) |
| Date of Poll
|
16th February, 2023
(Thursday) |
| Date of Counting
|
2nd March, 2023
(Thursday) |
| Date before which election shall be completed | 4th March, 2023
(Saturday) |
Schedule for the Meghalaya Assembly Election and Nagaland Assembly Election
| Poll Events | Meghalaya and Nagaland
(All 60 Assembly Constituencies of both States) |
| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification
|
31st January, 2023
(Tuesday) |
| Last Date of making nominations
|
7th February, 2023
(Tuesday) |
| Date for Scrutiny of Nominations
|
8th February, 2023
(Wednesday) |
| Last date for the withdrawal of candidatures | 10th February, 2023
(Friday) |
| Date of Poll
|
27th February, 2023
(Monday) |
| Date of Counting
|
2nd March, 2023
(Thursday) |
| Date before which election shall be completed | 4th March, 2023
(Saturday) |
