The BJP and its allies look set to score a perfect three in the latest round of elections in northeastern states. Victory seems close in Tripura and Nagaland. It may also form government in Meghalaya, renewing its alliance with Conrad Sangma.
Meghalaya was heading for a hung house when Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, whose National People's Party is leading the field, dialled the BJP's chief strategist Amit Shah. The two parties had decided to go it alone for the election after a rift over corruption allegation against Mr Sangma's NPP. The BJP instantly agreed to support Mr Sangma.
The BJP and its ally IPFT (Indigenous Progressive Front of Tripura) are leading on 33 of Tripura's 60 seats. The score is down by 11 from 2018, when the BJP alone won 36 seats. The IPFT had won 8.
In Nagaland, the BJP and its partner NDPP (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party) are leading on 37 seats - seven more than the last time. The state also has got a woman MLA - a first since Independence.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS of the results of assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland:
Mar 02, 2023 21:10 (IST)
PM On Reason Behind BJP's Continued Poll Success
Political pundits are trying to understand the reason behind BJP wins. I want to tell every analyst the reason of BJP's victory. It is hidden in Triveni - Yaani teen dharaaon ka sangam (meeting of three streams): First is work of BJP governments. Second is karya sankjriti (work culture) and the third is sevabhav (service).
Mar 02, 2023 18:50 (IST)
Neiphiu Rio Set To Be Nagaland Chief Minister For Record 5th Term
Nagaland political stalwart and its longest serving chief minister Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth consecutive term after a convincing win for his party and its ally, the BJP. Together, the two parties have secured 33 seats in the 60-member Nagaland assembly.
Mar 02, 2023 18:49 (IST)
25 Years, 6 Elections: Tripura Heavyweight's Victory Streak Beats All Odds
From being a Left fortress to a BJP stronghold, a lot has changed for Tripura over the past two decades. What has not changed is Agartala's rock-solid support for the 56-year-old Sudip Roy Barman, who is set to represent the seat in Assembly for 30 years with his sixth thumping victory.
Mar 02, 2023 18:48 (IST)
"Mr Clean" Chief Minister Manik Saha Wins Seat As BJP Retains Tripura
Manik Saha, tipped to be Tripura's chief minister for a second term, on Thursday defeated Congress's veteran leader Ashish Kumar Saha, by a margin of 1,257 votes from Town Bardowali despite detractors within his own party predicting a "tough time" for him in the prestigious constituency.
Mar 02, 2023 18:16 (IST)
Conrad Sangma Dials BJP For Support
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, after falling short of majority, calls Amit Shah for support to form government.
Mar 02, 2023 17:45 (IST)
Nagaland Gets First Woman MLA. Know More About The Lawyer-Activist
Nagaland got its first-ever woman MLA today, after 60 years since it attained statehood. Hekani Jakhalu, from BJP's ally NDPP, has won from Dimapur-III seat. The 48-year-old lawyer-activist was among four women of the total 183 candidates who contested the Nagaland assembly elections. Ms Jakhalu defeated Lok Janshakti Party's Azheto Zhimomi.
Mar 02, 2023 17:14 (IST)
Nagaland Minister's Quirky Take On Election Results
After trailing in the earlier rounds of counting for the Nagaland Assembly, the BJP's Nagaland chief Temjen Imna Along took a lead in his constituency, Alongtaki, one of the significant seats in the state assembly. Known for his witty social media posts, the minister posted a 'filmy' update for his followers on Twitter. "Haar kar jitney wale ko ................. Kehte hai," Mr Along tweeted actor Shah Rukh Khan's famous dialogue from the Hindi film "Baazigar".
Mar 02, 2023 16:39 (IST)
Exclusive: Tripura Ex-Royal On Tipra Motha's Impressive Show On Debut
Pradyot Manikya Debburman, whose tribal-dominated party Tipra Motha is leading on 12 assembly seats of Tripura, told NDTV today that their growing presence will ensure that the BJP will not be able to "sideline" issues relating to tribals. "We will continue to fight with our core demand of constitutional solution to the issues of tribals in Tripura," he told NDTV in an exclusive interview.
Mar 02, 2023 16:35 (IST)
PM Expected To Address BJP Meeting As Party Retains Tripura
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address BJP workers and supporters later today as the party appeared set to retain power in Tripura on its own and with its senior ally Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland. Official sources said PM Modi is likely to be felicitated for the victory at a meeting of senior party leaders at its headquarters.
Mar 02, 2023 16:34 (IST)
"Short Of Few Numbers, Will Wait For Final Results": Meghalaya Chief Minister
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma dropped a subtle hint of a possible post-poll alliance, as the latest counting trends pointed to the likelihood of a hung Assembly. He said his party will wait till the number stabilizes and a clearer picture emerges and will then deliberate on a post-poll tie-up, if necessary.
Mar 02, 2023 15:51 (IST)
"PM Went To Northeast 51 Times": BJP Leader On Stellar Nagaland Results
In Nagaland, the BJP and its partner NDPP (Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party) are leading on 38 seats -- eight more than the last time. The state also has got a woman MLA - a first since independence. BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said the reason the party has done so well in Nagaland is because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Act East" policy.
"PM Modi has been to the northeast 51 times. Prime Ministers before him have not done this even collectively," Mr Kohli said. "We have improved highways and ensured schemes reached the people in the northeast."
Mar 02, 2023 15:49 (IST)
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Wins Angami Seat, Defeats Conress Rival
Nagaland Chief Minister and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate Neiphiu Rio won the Northern Angami-II Assembly constituency, defeating Seyievilie Sachu of the Congress by a huge margin of 15,824 votes.
Mar 02, 2023 14:04 (IST)
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