The stage is set for counting of votes in the three northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland. The elections in these states were held on February 18, 2018 and the results are eagerly awaited.
The three states have a total of 60 assembly seats and the counting of votes will begin at 8 am on March 3, 2018. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made elaborate arrangements for the counting of votes. The ECI has deployed a total of 1,890 counting personnel in the three states.
The counting of votes will take place in the presence of the candidates and their representatives. The ECI has also deployed a large number of security personnel to ensure that the counting process is conducted in a free and fair manner.
The counting of votes will be done in two phases. In the first phase, the postal ballots will be counted. In the second phase, the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be opened and the votes will be counted.
The results of the elections in the three states are expected to be declared by the evening of March 3, 2018. The results will be declared by the Chief Electoral Officer of the respective states.
The elections in the three states were held in a peaceful manner. The voter turnout in the three states was higher than the previous elections. In Tripura, the voter turnout was 92.2%, in Meghalaya it was 79.2% and in Nagaland it was 79.3%.
The elections in the three states were keenly contested. In Tripura, the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) is facing a stiff challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In Meghalaya, the ruling Congress party is facing a challenge from the National People’s Party (NPP). In Nagaland, the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) is facing a challenge from the BJP.
The results of the elections in the three states will be keenly watched as they will have a bearing on the political landscape of the region. The results will also be closely watched by the national parties as they will give an indication of the mood of the people in the region.
The counting of votes in the three states is being closely monitored by the ECI. The ECI has deployed a large number of observers in the three states to ensure that the counting process is conducted in a free and fair manner.
The results of the elections in the three states will be keenly awaited by the people of the region. The results will be a reflection of the people’s mandate and will decide the future of the region. The stage is set for the counting of votes in the three states and the results will be eagerly awaited.
