Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – 810 Candidates List Party Wise
The final candidate position for the Tripura Municipal Election 2026 was announced after the nomination withdrawal process ended on 10 November 2026. A total of 810 candidates remain in the contest for 268 seats across 21 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
According to the State Election Commissioner, BJP has the highest number of candidates with 342, followed by CPI(M) with 228 and Congress with 201. Tipra Motha Party has 10 candidates, while 29 candidates belong to other parties and independent groups.
Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – Quick Highlights
- Total Urban Local Bodies: 21
- Total municipal seats: 345
- Seats going to polling: 268
- Seats declared uncontested: 77
- Final candidates in the contest: 810
- Nomination withdrawal completed: 10 November 2026
- Polling date: 27 November 2026
- Counting date: 2 December 2026
1. Tripura Election 2026 – Party Wise Candidates List
The following is the final party-wise candidate count announced after withdrawals. These figures represent candidates remaining in the contest for the 268 seats where polling is required.
| Political Party | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 342 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI(M) | 228 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 201 |
| Tipra Motha Party | 10 |
| Other Parties and Independents | 29 |
| Total Candidates | 810 |
2. BJP – 342 Candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party has the largest number of candidates in the Tripura Municipal Election 2026. After the withdrawal deadline, 342 BJP candidates remained in the contest across the urban local bodies.
The BJP also has 77 candidates reported as elected unopposed in the municipal election. These uncontested seats are separate from the 342 candidates contesting the remaining seats.
3. CPI(M) – 228 Candidates
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has 228 candidates in the final contest. The party had 251 valid nominations after scrutiny. A total of 23 CPI(M) candidates withdrew their nominations before the final list was prepared.
4. Congress – 201 Candidates
The Indian National Congress has 201 candidates remaining in the election. The party had 216 valid nominations after scrutiny, and 15 candidates withdrew before the final candidate list was announced.
5. Tipra Motha Party – 10 Candidates
Tipra Motha Party has 10 candidates in the final contest. The party had 15 valid nominations after scrutiny, and five candidates withdrew their nominations.
6. Other Parties and Independent Candidates – 29
A combined total of 29 candidates from other parties and independent groups remain in the contest. Six candidates from this combined category withdrew their nominations before the final list was prepared.
The published party-wise figures combine other parties and independents into one category. A separate party-by-party division of these 29 candidates should be checked from the official candidate records.
7. Nomination and Withdrawal Details
The nomination process and withdrawals changed the number of candidates in the election. The State Election Commissioner reported that 879 candidates had filed nomination papers by the deadline of 6 November 2026. After scrutiny, 859 nominations were reported as valid. A total of 49 candidates then withdrew, leaving 810 candidates in the final contest.
| Party / Category | Valid Nominations | Withdrawals | Final Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | 342 | 0 | 342 |
| CPI(M) | 251 | 23 | 228 |
| Congress | 216 | 15 | 201 |
| Tipra Motha | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Others and Independents | 35 | 6 | 29 |
| Total | 859 | 49 | 810 |
The table shows the party-wise figures reported after scrutiny and withdrawal. The total of final candidates is 810.
8. 77 Seats Declared Unopposed
Out of 345 municipal seats across 21 urban local bodies, 77 seats have been reported as uncontested. BJP candidates have been declared elected unopposed in these seats. Polling will be held for the remaining 268 seats.
Five urban local bodies where all seats have been reported uncontested are:
- Santirbazar Municipal Council
- Mohanpur Municipal Council
- Ranirbazar Municipal Council
- Jirania Nagar Panchayat
- Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat
The 77 uncontested seats should not be added to the 810 candidates contesting the remaining seats. These are two separate election figures.
9. Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – Important Dates
| Last date for nominations | 6 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | 7 November 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal | 10 November 2026 |
| Polling | 27 November 2026 |
| Counting of votes | 2 December 2026 |
10. How to Check the Official Party Wise and Ward Wise Candidate List
Voters who want to check the names of candidates should use the official election records. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Tripura State Election Commission website.
- Open the candidate information or election section.
- Find the Urban Local Body Election 2026 information.
- Select the municipal body and ward, wherever the portal provides these options.
- Check the candidate name, party affiliation and election status.
- Use the final list issued by the Returning Officer for confirmation.
Tripura State Election Commission – Official Website
Tripura SEC – Candidate Information Portal
The party-wise totals in this article do not provide the names of all 810 candidates or their individual ward numbers. Those details should be verified from the final candidate list published by the Commission or the relevant Returning Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates are contesting Tripura Municipal Election 2026?
A total of 810 candidates are in the final contest for 268 seats across 21 urban local bodies.
How many BJP candidates are contesting?
The BJP has 342 candidates in the final contest.
How many CPI(M) candidates are contesting?
The CPI(M) has 228 candidates in the final contest.
How many Congress candidates are contesting?
The Congress has 201 candidates in the final contest.
How many Tipra Motha candidates are contesting?
Tipra Motha Party has 10 candidates in the final contest.
How many independent and other candidates are contesting?
A combined total of 29 candidates from other parties and independent groups are in the final contest.
How many seats have been won unopposed?
Seventy-seven seats have been reported as uncontested, while polling will be held in the remaining 268 seats.
When will Tripura Municipal Election polling take place?
Polling is scheduled for 27 November 2026.
When will the votes be counted?
Counting is scheduled for 2 December 2026.
Where can I check the ward-wise candidate names?
Check the official Tripura State Election Commission candidate portal and the final candidate list issued by the relevant Returning Officer.
Conclusion
The Tripura Municipal Election 2026 final candidate position includes 810 candidates contesting 268 seats across 21 urban local bodies. BJP has 342 candidates, CPI(M) has 228, Congress has 201, Tipra Motha has 10 and other parties and independent groups have 29. Another 77 seats have been reported as uncontested. Polling is scheduled for 27 November, followed by counting on 2 December 2026. Voters should use official election records to verify individual candidate names and ward details.
