AGARTALA, April 3 (TIWN): Union Home Ministry has refused 150 companies of CPMF in LS Election for Tripura, stated report.

A Tripura Home Department official told national media that the state election authority had sought 150 companies of CPMF but the Union Home Ministry refused to provide such a large number.

A total of 26,05,325 people, including 12,85,618 women, are eligible to cast their votes.

Around 20,000 polling personnel, including women, would be appointed to conduct the parliamentary polls in Tripura.