IN PHOTOS | Voters exercise franchise in Tripura assembly elections

The northeastern state, where top leaders had stepped up their electoral spadework over the past few days, is set to witness a triangular fight this time, with the BJP-IPFT coalition seeking to retain supremacy, the Left-Congress combine looking to wrest power, and regional outfit Tipra Motha making its debut at the hustings after its stunning performance in the autonomous council polls.

The northeastern state, where top leaders had stepped up their electoral spadework over the past few days, is set to witness a triangular fight this time, with the BJP-IPFT coalition seeking to retain supremacy, the Left-Congress combine looking to wrest  

Altogether 28.13 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise during the day in 3,337 polling stations of the northeastern state to determine the fate of 259 candidates, the CEO said. (Photo | PTI)

CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar arrives to cast his vote at a polling booth during the Tripura Assembly elections, in Agartala. He appealed to the people to 'brave all odds' and unitedly cast their votes for forming a new government that will create an atmosphere of democracy, peace and tranquility. (Photo | PTI)

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha arrives to cast his vote at a polling booth during the Tripura Assembly elections, in Agartala. (Photo | PTI)

Among the early voters was Chief Minister Manik Saha, who is contesting the polls from Town Bardowali constituency. He exuded confidence that the BJP will secure an absolute majority in the Assembly elections.(Photo | PTI)

BJP leader and former CM Biplab Deb shows his inked finger after casting vote at a polling booth during the Tripura Assembly elections at Udaipur, in Gomti district. (Photo | PTI)

People from the Mizoram's Bru community, who resettled in Tripura, show their identification cards as they wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling booth during the Tripura Assembly elections. (Photo | PTI)

Police personnel at the polling booth during the voting of the Tripura Assembly Elections 2023, in Agartala on Thursday. (Photo | ANI)

Women poll officials collect EVMs and other election material for the Tripura Assembly elections. (Photo | PTI)

Voters wait in the queue to cast their votes at the polling booth for the Tripura Assembly Elections 2023, in West Tripura on Thursday. (Photo | ANI)