The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has assured the Supreme Court of India that the upcoming Village Council elections will be fully completed, including the announcement of results, by the end of June this year.

The Supreme Court today addressed two key issues concerning the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC): the delayed Village Council elections and pending financial bills awaiting action by the state government.

The case regarding the long-pending Village Council polls was initiated by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, leader and founder of the Tipra Motha Party and a royal scion. Advocate Bhaskar Debbarma informed that the matter was heard by a bench consisting of Justice Manoj Mishra and Justice Manmohan.

Regarding the elections, the SEC submitted an affidavit outlining the proposed schedule. The apex court accepted this timeline and noted that the elections would be conducted under its supervision. The Court has scheduled the next hearing for May 20.

In a separate matter concerning pending TTAADC bills with the state government, the Supreme Court admitted a writ petition filed by the District Council. Notices to the relevant respondents are expected to be issued in due course.

Welcoming the development, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma expressed satisfaction, saying that the Village Council elections will finally be held in June after nearly a decade and thanked the Supreme Court for delivering long-awaited justice to the Tiprasa community.