India, March 29 -- The upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) are poised for a multi-cornered contest, with all major political parties fielding candidates in what is being viewed as a politically crucial exercise ahead of the next state assembly polls.

Political observers note that the TTAADC elections, held every five years, often serve as a barometer of the political mood in the state, especially with the assembly elections due within the next two years. The outcome is expected to influence future political alignments and strategies of the contesting parties.

According to officials of the State Election Commission, a total of 173 candidates remain in the fray after the completion of the no...