Manik Sarkar
Manik Sarkar resigns as CM after BJP drubs CPI(M) in Tripura polls
The BJP put up a spectacular show in Tripura on Saturday ending the 25-year-old reign of the Left Front government in the state.
After Tripura, BJP to target CPM in Kerala
Tripura was an open invitation to the BJP to offer an alternative as the CPI(M) had become a complacent and arrogant occupant.
BJP’s triumph in N-E exposes Cong failure
In Meghalaya, it appeared likely that the Congress may not return to government if the regional parties can join hands with the BJP.
New feathers in BJP cap: Wins Tripura, looks to form govt in Meghalaya, Nagaland
In last couple of years in Northeast politics, BJP has come up from the far fringes and decisively bagged 5 states.
Left fort demolished in Tripura, Biplab Deb likely to be next CM
BJP had not declared any CM candidate, it is believed that Tripura BJP president Biplab Deb would succeed CM Manik Sarkar.
Manik Sarkar to Modi Sarkar: BJP 1, Left 0 in first direct face-off in India
Tribal and Bengali push, blitzkrieg power BJP to victory in Tripura
In Tripura, a saffron challenge to the Left
Unemployment is running at over 25 per cent, and for lack of connectivity there seems little scope for employment outside the government.
Tripura polls: Crude bombs, EVMs keep day eventful, 76 pc turnout recorded
The polling for 59 seats of the 60-member Assembly was peaceful with thousands of central paramilitary forces fanning across the state.
Tripura polls: Total voter turnout 74 per cent, 17 less than last polls
The BJP, an also-ran until now in the north-eastern state, is making a determined bid to demolish the red bastion of 25 years.
Tripura polls tomorrow; BJP hopes to demolish 25-yr-old red bastion
The BJP has never been a major player in Tripura which hitherto saw a battle between Left Front and the Congress.