The tribal issues have taken center stage in the Tripura elections. Pradyot Manikya, the royal scion and leader of Tipra Motha, is pushing for a separate state for the Tripuries, while the left and Congress are advocating for increased power to the tribal autonomous council.
At present over 400 Central Armed Para Military Forces (CAPF) are being deployed in the state along with 20000 police personnel to ensure a peaceful election.
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