Tripura: Trouble Brewing in BJP? Ex-CM Biplab Deb to Hold Meeting with Loyalists, No Other Leader to Attend
1 year, 10 months ago

Tripura: Trouble Brewing in BJP? Ex-CM Biplab Deb to Hold Meeting with Loyalists, No Other Leader to Attend

News 18  

A meeting between former Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb and his BJP loyalists is set to take place at his residence at 2:15 pm on Sunday. The meeting comes a day before the BJP Tripura state executive meeting to discuss the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election to be held on Tuesday. Last month, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state BJP is determined to “gift two lotuses” to PM Modi in Lok Sabha elections in 2024. “We are determined to gift two lotuses from Tripura to honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji by strengthening the organisation up to the booth level in the next Lok Sabha elections,” the chief minister said in a Facebook post.

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BJP-led alliance in Tripura celebrates two years in government
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP-led alliance in Tripura celebrates two years in government

The Hindu  

The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party -led coalition government in Tripura celebrated the completion of two years in power on Saturday. The first BJP-led government took charge in 2018 with Biplab Kumar Deb as Chief Minister, but he resigned after three-and-a-half years, and passed the baton to Manik Saha. Dr. Saha presided over the official second anniversary celebration, attended by Ministers …

Tripura BJP's tribal wing opposes Raj Bhavan Abhijan called by CPM tribal arm
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura BJP's tribal wing opposes Raj Bhavan Abhijan called by CPM tribal arm

The Hindu  

Janajati Morcha, the tribal wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura, on Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed 'Raj Bhavan Abhijan' called by the CPI's tribal arm Tripura Rajya Ganamukti Parisad. The GMP has called 'Raj Bhavan Abhijan' on January 11, 2025 on various issues pertaining to the tribal interest. "We came to know that the GMP has called 'Raj …

Haryana Polls Assembly Election: BJP's Pre-Poll Woes Continue As First List Sparks Revolt, Resignations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Polls Assembly Election: BJP's Pre-Poll Woes Continue As First List Sparks Revolt, Resignations

ABP News  

Haryana Assembly Election 2024: The BJP's assembly election troubles in Haryana are mounting by the day. The party's first list of candidates only added to the BJP's woes as several senior leaders resigned over denial of tickets. BJP's Haryana election co-in-charge Biplab Deb said during a press conference on Thursday that the party sought to strike a social balance in …

Tripura BJP chief Rajib Bhattacharjee elected to Rajya Sabha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura BJP chief Rajib Bhattacharjee elected to Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Tripura unit chief Rajib Bhattacharjee was elected to the Rajya Sabha after bagging 47 out of total 60 votes in the state Assembly on Monday. In 2023 Assembly polls, Bhattacharjee contested from Banamalipur seat, erstwhile home-turf of former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb, but was defeated. The state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat became vacant after Biplab won …

Will Tripura Rural Body Polls Become A Farce Again Like It Was In 2019?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Tripura Rural Body Polls Become A Farce Again Like It Was In 2019?

ABP News  

The Tripura Election Commission recently announced that the three-tier rural body polls will take place on August 8 and the results will be declared on August 12. In the last rural body polls, the ruling BJP won 85% of the seats uncontested — a figure never seen during the long CPI-led Left Front rule. No Left-Congress In Tripura Rural Body …

Focus on providing employment to youths: West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Focus on providing employment to youths: West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb

Hindustan Times  

The newly elected Member of Parliamentarian from West Tripura Lok Sabha seat Biplab Kumar Deb said his priority is to provide employment to youths. Deb won the parliamentary poll from West Tripura constituency with a margin of 6,11,578 votes over his nearest contestant and opposition INDIA bloc partner Congress candidate Ashish Kumar Saha. After I was nominated to contest in …

BJP clinches both Tripura Lok Sabha seats
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP clinches both Tripura Lok Sabha seats

Hindustan Times  

Agartala: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party emerged victorious in both Lok Sabha seats in Tripura after results were declared on Tuesday. Former chief minister and BJP candidate Biplab Kumar Deb won the West Tripura constituency with a margin of 611,578 votes against his nearest opponent Ashish Kumar Saha of the INDIA bloc’s Congress candidate, who secured 26,9763 votes. In the …

Amid BJP’s lead in both Tripura seats, Congress alleges violence
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid BJP’s lead in both Tripura seats, Congress alleges violence

Hindustan Times  

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to win both parliamentary constituencies in Tripura, the Congress party has alleged of extensive violence in different parts of the state where counting agents of opposition parties were physically assaulted and denied entry into many counting centers. Accusing the West Tripura Parliamentary constituency returning officer of “utterly failing” in rendering his election …

In 2024 Lok Sabha election, BJP trails in 30% of the seats it won in 2019
9 months, 3 weeks ago

In 2024 Lok Sabha election, BJP trails in 30% of the seats it won in 2019

The Hindu  

In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party won in 69% of the seats it had won in the 2019 elections, while it lost 31% of the constituencies. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the BJP contested in 299 of the 303 seats it had won in the 2019 elections. Table 1 | The table shows BJP’s overall …

Like Trump, Modi may not leave office easily even if defeated: Tripura CPM leader
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Like Trump, Modi may not leave office easily even if defeated: Tripura CPM leader

Hindustan Times  

A day ahead of the Lok Sabha poll results, Communist Party of India or CPI Tripura secretary Jitendra Chaudhury alleged that the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre would be defeated in the polls but Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not leave his office easily like former US President Donald Trump did after losing poll in 2020 to his …

INDIA bloc alliance to form govt in Centre with 350 seats: Tripura Congress chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc alliance to form govt in Centre with 350 seats: Tripura Congress chief

Hindustan Times  

Calling Bharatiya Janata Party’s “Abki baar 400 paar’ slogan hollow, Tripura Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha has said the Opposition INDIA bloc alliance will get at least 350 seats in the Lok Sabha polls to form the government at the Centre. The INDIA alliance will form government with 350 votes”, Saha told reporters in the sidelines of an organisational meeting …

Tripura Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting for 2 seats will take place in 2 phases
11 months ago

Tripura Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting for 2 seats will take place in 2 phases

India Today  

In Tripura, voting for its 2 seats will take place in two phases. According to the information released by the Election Commission of India this year, Lok Sabha Elections 2024 for Phase 1 is scheduled to begin from April 19, for 102 seats spread across 21 states. Phase 5 is scheduled for May 20, with 49 seats in 8 states, …

Tripura Lok Sabha Polls 2024: In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha
11 months ago

Tripura Lok Sabha Polls 2024: In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 on April 26. The total number of voters in this particular polling station stands at 609.” Meanwhile, people residing in a remote area of Tripura’s Dhalai district chose boats as their mode of travel for exercising their franchise …

Lok Sabha polls: Over 600 Tripura tribal voters boycott elections over bad road
11 months ago

Lok Sabha polls: Over 600 Tripura tribal voters boycott elections over bad road

New Indian Express  

AGARTALA: More than 600 voters of a remote tribal village in Dhalai district, part of Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency, abstained from voting on Friday due to the unrepaired condition of a 7-km village road, an election official said. "As per schedule, the polling team reached Sadai Mohan Para polling station under Raima Valley Assembly constituency in Tripura East Lok …

In Tripura West, a contest of redemption and poetic justice
11 months, 1 week ago

In Tripura West, a contest of redemption and poetic justice

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The outcome of the April 19 election to the Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency will be more than a battle of ballots for the two top contenders — BJP candidate Biplab Kumar Deb and Congress nominee Asish Kumar Saha. Mr. Saha, one of three MLAs who left the BJP following differences with Mr. Deb, eventually became the Tripura Congress …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Campaign to end for phase 1 today; Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka, PM Modi in Assam, Tripura
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Campaign to end for phase 1 today; Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka, PM Modi in Assam, Tripura

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress continue to campaign aggressively on Tuesday, April 17, the last day of campaigning for the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Gadkari is set to face off with Congress leader and INCIA bloc candidate Vikas Thakre in Nagpur for the Lok Sabha elections. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra …

Congress will fulfil ‘paanch nyay’: Priyanka Gandhi in Tripura
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress will fulfil ‘paanch nyay’: Priyanka Gandhi in Tripura

Hindustan Times  

Agartala: Urging the people of Tripura to cast their mandate in favour of INDIA alliance, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the party would fulfil the “paanch nyay” including jobs, minimum support price for farmers, benefits to women as promised in the party’s manifesto. Congress state president and Lok Sabha candidate Ashish Kumar Saha, Congress Working Committee member …

Lok Sabha elections: Amit Shah to address rallies in Tripura and violence-torn Manipur today
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Amit Shah to address rallies in Tripura and violence-torn Manipur today

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign and address an election rally in Manipur on Monday, April 15, days before the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Union Home Minister Amit Shah “Amit Shah ji arrived in the state on Sunday night and will address an election rally for our candidate in the Tripura East Lok Sabha seat at Kumarghat in Unakoti …

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: Rahul attacks Modi on electoral bonds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: Rahul attacks Modi on electoral bonds

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 live Highlights: This week marks the beginning of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, which will take place on April 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his poll rally for the day in Kerala's Palakkad, and later, he is also set to address rallies in Tamil Nadu on Monday as part of the BJP's election campaign. Lok …

BJP burden on society, will be rejected by people in LS polls: Tripura INDIA bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP burden on society, will be rejected by people in LS polls: Tripura INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

Agartala: The opposition INDIA bloc leaders in Tripura said on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party would get nationwide rejection in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman with Rahul Gandhi dring Bharat Jodo Yatra Terming the BJP a “burden on the society,” the leaders said that people are fed up with the current government and want …

Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik ‘unhappy’ after losing party ticket, skipping election campaign
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik ‘unhappy’ after losing party ticket, skipping election campaign

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State Pratima Bhoumik, who failed to receive the Bharatiya Janata Party’s nomination in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, has been noticeably absent from the high voltage campaigning for her replacement Biplab Kumar Deb. The BJP has nominated former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha member Biplab Kumar Deb from the West Tripura constituency. The party also dropped …

‘Communists came to power in Tripura due to support from Congress’: Biplab Deb
11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Communists came to power in Tripura due to support from Congress’: Biplab Deb

Hindustan Times  

The Communists would never have got a chance to come to power in Tripura if the Congress had not given support to them, and people of the state will give a befitting reply to them in a democratic manner in the upcoming general elections, said former Tripura chief minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s nominee for the West Lok …

Lok Sabha polls: Bigwigs in fray in first phase in Northeast
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: Bigwigs in fray in first phase in Northeast

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: With the last date of withdrawal of nominations for the first phase ending on Saturday, battlelines have been drawn for polling in most Lok Sabha seats in Northeast and assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh. The last date of withdrawal of nominations for the first phase is ending Saturday Several bigwigs from the region, including Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and …

Lok Sabha polls: BJP, Congress nominees file nominations from Tripura
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls: BJP, Congress nominees file nominations from Tripura

Hindustan Times  

Agartala: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday filed nomination papers as a party candidate from the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb filed nomination papers from the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday Deb submitted his nomination papers to West district magistrate …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress Ludhiana MP Ravneet Bittu Joins BJP
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress Ludhiana MP Ravneet Bittu Joins BJP

News 18  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: BJP Fields State Education Minister Basanta Kumar Singh in Violence-hit Manipur Days after the BJP said it will be supporting the NDA candidate for the Outer Manipur seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the party on Tuesday declared its candidate for Inner Manipur. Ludhiana Congress MP Who joined BJP Was An Open Critique of …

BJP led alliance forms three-member committee in Tripura
1 year ago

BJP led alliance forms three-member committee in Tripura

The Hindu  

“A three-member coordination committee comprising leaders of the BJP, the Tipra Motha and Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura — has been constituted for the Lok Sabha elections in Tripura,” a senior party leader said on March 26. 2024 General elections | These are the Lok Sabha constituencies, Assemblies going to polls in Phase 1 “The three-member committee includes BJP State …

BJP led alliance forms three-member committee for Lok Sabha elections in Tripura
1 year ago

BJP led alliance forms three-member committee for Lok Sabha elections in Tripura

Deccan Chronicle  

Agartala, Mar 26 A three-member coordination committee comprising leaders of BJP, Tipra Motha and Indigenous People's Front of Tripura - has been constituted for the Lok Sabha elections in Tripura, a senior party leader said on Tuesday. The three-member committee includes BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee, Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya and IPFT president Prem Kumar Reang, senior Tipra …

Tripura CM Manik Saha holds door-to-door campaign in Golaghati constituency
1 year ago

Tripura CM Manik Saha holds door-to-door campaign in Golaghati constituency

The Hindu  

Amid the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Manik Saha held a door-to-door campaign on March 21 in the Kanchmala gram panchayat of the Golaghati constituency. A significant political development unfolded in Tripura as major Opposition parties, including the CPIM, the Congress, the Gana Manch, the All Tripura Peoples Party, the CPI, and the CPIML, joined hands to …

Tripura West Lok Sabha seat: Ex-CM Biplab Kumar Deb to take on Congress state president Ashish Kumar Saha
1 year ago

Tripura West Lok Sabha seat: Ex-CM Biplab Kumar Deb to take on Congress state president Ashish Kumar Saha

India TV News  

Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency, one of two constituencies for the Lower House in Tripura, had a long history of a direct fight between Congress and the Communist Party of India but a surprise victory of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Pratima Bhoummik in the Lok Sabha elections 2019 changed the political scenario in the state. In the last Lok Sabha …

Tripura govt allocates portfolios to two TIPRA Motha ministers
1 year ago

Tripura govt allocates portfolios to two TIPRA Motha ministers

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led government in Tripura on Friday allocated portfolios to two ministers of the TIPRA Motha party who took oath earlier this month. Two TIPRA Motha legislators were administered oath of secrecy as cabinet ministers by Tripura governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at the Raj Bhawan on March 7. Both Animesh and Brishaketu were administered oath of secrecy …

TIPRA eyeing contesting ST reserved East Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, in talks with the BJP
1 year ago

TIPRA eyeing contesting ST reserved East Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, in talks with the BJP

The Hindu  

After joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government in Tripura, the TIPRA is now eyeing contesting the tribal reserved East Tripura Lok Sabha constituency. The BJP has already announced its candidate for the West Tripura constituency, nominating former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha Member Biplab Kumar Deb, who has already launched his campaign. Incumbent Lok Sabha MP and Union MoS …

BJP fields two former chief ministers in Assam, Tripura for Lok Sabha polls
1 year ago

BJP fields two former chief ministers in Assam, Tripura for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party ’s first list of candidates, declared on Saturday, for the coming Lok Sabha polls included 11 from Assam and one from Tripura. Out of the total 14 seats in Assam, the remaining three were given to the BJP’s alliance partners, Asom Gana Parishad and United People’s Party Liberal. In Tripura, which has two Lok Sabha seats, …

Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah
1 year ago

Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, opposition Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Debbarma and other senior leaders are scheduled to attend a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday, a senior State minister said. State Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma said that the CM, along with Leader of Opposition in the State assembly, Animesh Debbarma, Tipra …

Assembly election results in three States endorse PM’s pro-people stance: Tripura CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Assembly election results in three States endorse PM’s pro-people stance: Tripura CM

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha hailed the Assembly election results in three States as an endorsement of the “pro-people stance” and welfare schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Opposition, mainly the Congress party, becomes active only during election time,” he said while addressing media persons at the BJP’s office here on Monday. “We have also done well in terms …

End of Road for Communists in Tripura, Arrogance of 'Ghamandia' Alliance Broken: BJP After Bypoll Victories
1 year, 6 months ago

End of Road for Communists in Tripura, Arrogance of 'Ghamandia' Alliance Broken: BJP After Bypoll Victories

News 18  

The BJP hailed its victory in the by-polls to the Dhanpur and Boxanagar Assembly seats in Tripura on Friday and said it is the end of the road for the communists in the northeastern state, which was once known as a Left bastion. The saffron party gave the credit for its victory in the Tripura by-polls to the “strong and …

Bypolls Results 2023 LIVE: BJP Wins Tripura & U'khand Seats; TMC Secures Bengal's Dhupguri, SP Registers Victory in UP's Ghosi
1 year, 6 months ago

Bypolls Results 2023 LIVE: BJP Wins Tripura & U'khand Seats; TMC Secures Bengal's Dhupguri, SP Registers Victory in UP's Ghosi

News 18  

The results of bypolls in seven assembly seats have been declared. Jai INDIA!” Banerjee wrote in a post on X. I thank the people of Dhupguri for reposing faith in us and voting decisively in our favour in the critical by-election to the Assembly constituency.People in North Bengal have been with us, and trust our strategy of growth, inclusiveness and …

Tripura bypoll results: BJP wins Dhanpur and Boxanagar seats, defeats CPM candidates
1 year, 6 months ago

Tripura bypoll results: BJP wins Dhanpur and Boxanagar seats, defeats CPM candidates

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party won both Assembly seats in Tripura bypoll which was held on September 5. According to the Election Commission of India, BJP candidate Bindu Debnath defeated CPI-M's Kaushik Chanda by 18,871 votes at the Dhanpur seat. Image Source : ELECTION COMMISSIONResults of Dhanpur seat BJP's Tafajjal Hossain wins Boxanagar seat Meanwhile, Tafajjal Hossain of the BJP defeated …

BJP Announces Candidates for Tripura Assembly Bypolls
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP Announces Candidates for Tripura Assembly Bypolls

News 18  

The BJP has announced its candidates for the September 5 bypolls to Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly constituencies in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, a party leader said here on Wednesday. The party nominated Taffajal Hussain for the Boxanagar assembly seat and Bindu Debnath for the Dhanpur segment, he said. Our candidates will file nomination papers on Thursday,” Tripura BJP’s media in-charge Sunit …

By-election in two Tripura Assembly seats on September 5
1 year, 7 months ago

By-election in two Tripura Assembly seats on September 5

The Hindu  

The by-election to two Tripura Assembly constituencies — Dhanpur and Boxanagar in Tripura's Sepahijala district will be held on September 5, a poll official said in Agartala on August 8. The Dhanpur seat fell vacant after the resignation of Union Minister Pratima Bhowmik and the death of CPI's Boxanagar lawmaker Samsul Haque in July this year, he said. The two …

‘First restore democracy in Bengal’: Manik Sarkar’s swipe at Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 8 months ago

‘First restore democracy in Bengal’: Manik Sarkar’s swipe at Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

AGARTALA: Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar on Friday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the violence in the recent panchayat elections, saying she should first restore democracy in her own state. But first of all, you should restore democracy in your state.” “You came to power replacing the 34-year-old Left government in Bengal. …

BJP president Nadda to visit Tripura today to boost party organisation
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP president Nadda to visit Tripura today to boost party organisation

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party national president J.P. Nadda will arrive on a two-day visit to Tripura on Friday to synergise party organisation ahead of the election to the village committee, under the tribal autonomous district council and the Lok Sabha. Mr. Nadda would chair a meeting with Chief Minister Manik Saha, former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, Union MoS Pratima Bhoumik, …

Biplab Deb's 'Outsiders' Jibe, Several CM Contenders: Dissent Brewing In Tripura BJP Against Manik Saha?
1 year, 10 months ago

Biplab Deb's 'Outsiders' Jibe, Several CM Contenders: Dissent Brewing In Tripura BJP Against Manik Saha?

ABP News  

Former Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb has claimed that 'outsiders' were running the state and even though he did not specify anybody, it is an open secret that he has been unhappy with Chief Minister Manik Saha, who joined the saffron party in 2016. After suddenly being removed from the post of chief minister last year by the party's central …

As Recent Manipur Violence Widens Gap Between Kukis And Meiteis, Is BJP's Big Move Expected On CM Biren Singh?
1 year, 10 months ago

As Recent Manipur Violence Widens Gap Between Kukis And Meiteis, Is BJP's Big Move Expected On CM Biren Singh?

ABP News  

The recent clashes in Manipur have widened the gap between the Kukis and the Meiteis and now reports stated that 10 Kuki MLAs, including seven from the ruling BJP, two of whom are state ministers, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah this week and demanded a separate administration for the Kukis. However, amid murmurs of the growing distrust between the …

Ex-Tripura Deputy CM Jishnu Deb Varma may be selected for Assembly by-poll for Dhanpur seat
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-Tripura Deputy CM Jishnu Deb Varma may be selected for Assembly by-poll for Dhanpur seat

The Hindu  

Former Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Varma, who lost in the Assembly election held on February 16, is expected to be the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in the by-election to Dhanpur constituency in Sepahijala district. Besides Jishnu Deb Varma, two other names — BJP State president Rajib Bhattacharjee and former MLA Subal Bhowmik, who frequently turns coat — are …

CPM Says Post-Poll Violence Continues In Tripura A Month After Results. Will Meet With CM Manik Saha Yield Results?
1 year, 11 months ago

CPM Says Post-Poll Violence Continues In Tripura A Month After Results. Will Meet With CM Manik Saha Yield Results?

ABP News  

This Monday, a six-member delegation of the CPM led by former chief minister and politburo member Manik Sarkar met Chief Minister Manik Saha on the issue of political violence and fear in Tripura. Assam Gana Parishad president Atul Bora, who is also the state agriculture and veterinary minister, said this week that the days after the Rongali Bihu would be …

BJP 2.0 in Tripura: CM Manik Saha & Co Mustn’t Let Factional Politics Deter Them
2 years ago

BJP 2.0 in Tripura: CM Manik Saha & Co Mustn’t Let Factional Politics Deter Them

The Quint  

Manik Saha who joined the BJP in 2016, was chosen the chief minister of the state last year by replacing the then chief minister Biplab Deb Saha at that time was holding the post of state president — he was nominated to the post in 2020. Before being appointed as the chief minister, he was known as a loyalist of …

Tripura CM Allocates Portfolios to Ministers, Keeps Home Dept with Himself
2 years ago

Tripura CM Allocates Portfolios to Ministers, Keeps Home Dept with Himself

News 18  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday distributed portfolios to new ministers, keeping the important Home department with himself. Saha has kept the Home, Health and Family Welfare and PWD department with him while Ratan Lal Nath has been given the charge of Power, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary J K Sinha. …

Day After Amit Shah-Debbarma Meet, Tripura CM Manik Saha Says Govt Will Never Support 'Greater Tipraland' Demand
2 years ago

Day After Amit Shah-Debbarma Meet, Tripura CM Manik Saha Says Govt Will Never Support 'Greater Tipraland' Demand

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday made it clear that the BJP-led government will never support demand like 'Tipraland' or 'Greater Tipraland' as he said that the BJP-IPFT government will work on the vision document unveiled by the party's national president before the 2023 Assembly elections. No decision of appointing an interlocutor was taken in the meeting …

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura Chief Minister
2 years ago

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 08, 2023 19:38 IST - 4 MINS READ Manik Saha was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tripura again on March 8, after the BJP returned to power in the recently-concluded Assembly election. In the swearing-in ceremony that took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president …

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