AGARTALA, Feb 19 (TIWN): Amid the ongoing scattered violence incidents in the post-poll state Tripura, SP West Shankar Debnath has urged the political parties to deal with the ongoing issues very sensitively for the welfare of the state. Addressing media, the SP lamented over the violent incidents which are given a political colour, turning the situation worse. “Poll is over. Now there is no reason for such activities. We are working day-night to control the situation, but it is seen whenever an incident happens, political parties are trying to paint it with political colour. I appeal to all political parties to deal with the matters very sensitively”, said the SP.

At least 16 violence incidents happened since the poll was over on 16^th February in Tripura. Election Commission said, it will keep strict eyes over the situation and policing system till 4^th March, 2 days after the result will be declared.

CEO Kiran Gitte mentioned that this time no candidate was stopped from submitting nomination and Election Dept, Police tried their level best to secure the candidates and voters. Referring the high poll spirit among voters, CEO mentioned that the last voting continued till 10 O’Clock. He said, Dhanpur constituency took the highest time to cover the poll casting process.  CEO also said, after 4 O’Clock in about 1600 booths vote casting continued.  Kiran Gitte assured that the strong rooms have been kept under CCTV surveillance and the CCTV footage is displayed on TV. 

Tripura election was held on 16th February and the result will be declared on March 2nd.