Shompen Tribe Exercises Democratic Right for the First Time in Andaman and Nicobar Elections
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Shompen tribe votes for the first time in Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha elections. |
| Tribe Status | Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). |
| Location | Great Nicobar Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. |
| Shompen Population (2011) | 229 individuals. |
| Number of Shompen Voters | 7 members. |
| Overall Voter Turnout | 63.99% (slightly lower than 65.09% in 2019). |
| Polling Extension | Polling extended beyond scheduled time to accommodate late-arriving voters. |
| Official Statement | B.S. Jaglan, Chief Electoral Officer of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. |
| Political Party Comment | Manikya Rao Yadhav, Andamans unit president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP). |
| Significance | First-time participation of Shompen tribe in democratic electoral process. |