“If They’re So Strong…”: Tripura Chief Minister Jabs Congress Amid Voting

As Tripura`s 60 meeting seats voted in a multi-cornered combat, incumbent Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha stated he become assured of a win and entreated citizens to show out in huge numbers. “I am assured we are able to win the elections. We gets greater seats than we did in 2018,” he informed NDTV this morning.

The BJP had gained 36 seats in Tripura withinside the 2018 elections. The birthday birthday celebration appointed Biplab Deb as Chief Minister, however changed him with Dr Saha final year. The Chief Minister stated there has been no anti-incumbency in Tripura. “Our street to victory has end up simple,” he stated.

On Congress’ declare that their alliance with the CPM has made them stronger, Dr Saha stated, “If they’re so robust and assured, why are they now no longer contesting alone?” According to the Election Commission, Tripura has over 28.14 lakh citizens. Voting commenced at 7 am at 3,337 polling cubicles and could maintain until four pm. As many as 259 applicants are withinside the contest this time.

The BJP is contesting the polls in alliance with tribal frame Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT). The Left and the Congress have tied up, even as the Trinamool goes solo. But a pressure to observe out for is the Tipra Motha, helmed with the aid of using the scion of Tripura’s erstwhile royal family, Pradyot Manikya Debbarma.

The tribal birthday birthday celebration may also turn out to be a kingmaker if the multi-cornered combat throws up a hung result.