Tag: CPI-M
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BJP secures simple majority to retain power in Tripura
The BJP retained power in Tripura for the second straight term by winning 32 seats, one more than the magic figure of 31 in the 60-member state assembly, for which elections were held on February 16. According to the results declared by the Election Commission on Thursday, the tribal-based Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which for…
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Left, Cong to withdraw candidates fielded against each other in Tripura
The CPI-M led Left Front and the Congress late on Wednesday night announced that both parties would withdraw their candidates fielded against each other in the February 16 Tripura elections, as per their seat-sharing agreement. The Left parties, led by the CPI-M, on January 25 announced the names of 47 candidates leaving 13 seats to…