AGARTALA, May 8 (TIWN): On being asked by media, regarding the “should be” re-polling booths’ numbers which have been announced 168 altogether, CEO Sriram Taranikanti said, let’s not focus on how many booths should be re-polled whether less or more.Let us focus on the announced booths and reality, facts.

“Whatever it should be, but the fact is that the numbers of re-polling booths are 168 and the election to be conducted on 12th May from 7 am to 5 pm. This is a chance to prove that we can have a free and fair election”, said Sriram Taranikanti.

The assembly segments in Tripura West include Simna (ST), Mohanpur, Bamutia (SC), Barjala (SC), Khayerpur, Ramnagar, Town Bordowali, Majlishpur, Mandai Bazar, Takarjala (ST), Pratapgarh (SC), Badharghat (SC), Kamalasagar, Bishalgarh, Golghati, Charilam, Boxanagar, Nalchar, Sonamura, Dhanpur, Bagma (ST), Radhakishorepur, Matabari, Kakraban-Salgarah (SC), Rajnagar (SC) and Belonia.The ECI directed the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to ensure that wide publicity is given in the polling areas. It also directed the official to inform political parties and contesting candidates about the fresh poll”.