Elections 2023: PM Modi addressed the party workers at BJP headquarters
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:
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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).
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.
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.
"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.
Conrad Sangma Dials BJP For Support
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, after falling short of majority, calls Amit Shah for support to form government.
PM Modi Tweets On Nagaland Results
PM Modi On Meghalaya Results
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.
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".
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.
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.
"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.
"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."
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.
"Haar Ke Jeetne Wale ko...": Nagaland Minister's Quirky Take On Election ResultsAfter 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". He also shared a picture of himself with the tweet. (Read full story
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Tripura Election Results: "Very Happy," BJP's Manik Saha As Party Set To Win State- We were expecting more seats and will do a post-election analysis as to why it didn't happen. I'm going to collect the (winning) certificate. The date for the swearing-in ceremony will be decided after consultation with the central leadership.
- We had said earlier also that BJP will once again form the government with the majority and the results so far are showing that we are forming the government. I thank PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh and all party workers.
Nagaland Gets First Woman MLA. Know More About The Lawyer-ActivistNagaland 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.
Meghalaya Election Results: BJP's Ernest Mawrie loses from West Shillong constituency
Maharashtra Bypoll: BJP Loses Kasba Peth Seat To Congress, Leads In ChinchwadCongress's Ravindra Dhangekar won the by-elections in Maharashtra's Kasba Peth today, beating BJP candidate Hemant Rasane by over 12,000 votes. Counting is also underway for another seat in Maharashtra's Pune district. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee vice president and former MLC Mohan Joshi claimed victory for Dhangekar as Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) workers broke into a celebration outside the counting centre. (Read full story
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Nagaland Election Results: Hekani Jakhalu Becomes First Woman To Be Elected To State Assembly
The NDPP's Hekani Jakhalu officially wins and becomes the first woman to ever be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. She won from Dimapur.
Tripura Election Results: IPFT wins Jolaibari
Indigenous People's Front of Tripura's Sukla Charan Noatia defeats nearest rival, CPM's Debendra Tripura, by 375 votes.
Nagaland Election Results: NDPP wins Shamator Chessore
BJP's P. Bashangmongba Chang defeats Toyang Chang of the Congress by over 5,644 votes.
Nagaland Election Results: NDPP wins Shamator Chessore
NDPP's S Keoshu Yimchunger defeated nearest rival R Tohanba of Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) by a margin of 2,295 votes.
Big Congress Win In Maharashtra
Congress set to wrest Maharashtra's Kasba Peth seat from BJP in big win for MVA alliance
Meghalaya Election Results: NPP Wins Nartiang, Raliang
NPP's candidate Sniawbhalang Dhar defeated Congress's Emlang Laloo by 2,123 votes in Nartiang. In Raliang, NPP's Coming One Ymbon defeated nearest rival Lakhon Biam by over 5,000 votes.
Nagaland Election Results: INC leads in Tamlu
Nagaland Election Trends At 12:34 pm
Meghalaya Election Results: NPP leads in Selsella
Tripura Election Results: BJP leads in Ramnagar (West)
Meghalaya Election Results: BJP leads in Dalu
Tripura Election Results: TIPRA leads in Simna West
Election Trends At 12:14 PM
Watch: Ahead Of Results, Meghalaya Chief Minister Visits Father's Grave
Chief Minister Sangma was accompanied by his mother Soradini K Sangma, brother James Sangma and sister Agatha K Sangma.
Tripura Election Results: BJP's Manik Saha Ahead In Town Bordowali
Chief Minister Manik Saha of the BJP is aheads in the Town Bordowali constituency. The BJP-IPFT alliance is leading currently in 34 seats out of 60.
Tripura Results: BJP leads in Manu (East)
Nagaland Results: NPP Leads in Kohima town, JDU ahead in Tseminyu
Tripura Results: BJP leads in Badharghat
Bengal Bypoll: Congress's Byron Biswas leading TMC's Debashish Banerjee in Sagardighi
Election Trends At 11:24 AM
Nagaland Results: Congress leads in Tizit
Tripura Results: CPM leads in Sabroom, TIPRA ahead in Takarjala (West)
Maharashtra Bypolls: Early trends show Congress leading in Kasba Peth
Election Results 2023: Tipra Motha Set To Play Role Of Kingmaker In Tripura
Tipra Motha, a regional party floated by Pradoyt Kishore Manikya Debbarma, scion of the erstwhile royal family, is set to play a key role in the formation of the next government in Tripura. As the counting progressed, Tipra Motha was leading in 12 assembly constituencies out of 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribe categories, denting the hopes of the ruling BJP and the Left-Congress combine of sailing through.
Meghalaya Results: PDF leads in Mawkynrew (Shillong)
Election Trends At 11:07 am
Nagaland Results: BJP leads in Dimapur, GNC ahead in Chokpot (Tura)
Meghalaya Results: NPP leads in Phulbari, Rangsakona
Nagaland Results: BJP leads in Tuli
Meghalaya Election Results: Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma leading from Songsak constituency
Tripura Results: TIPRA leads in Raima Valley (East)
Meghalaya Results: Conrad Sangma's Party Ahead In 23 Seats
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's National People's Party is leading on 23 of the total 59 seats so far. Counting of votes still underway, trends on 47 seats known.
Tamil Nadu Bypoll Results: EVKS Elangovan of Congress leading in Erode East by-election
JUST IN: Latest trends show BJP falling below the halfway-mark in Tripura as TIPRA Motha gains
Meghalaya Results: Congress leads in Mairang (Shillong)
Tripura Results: BJP leads in Khayerpur (West)
Election Trends At 10:30 AM
Tripura Results: State BJP Chief Rajib Bhattacharjee Trails
The ruling BJP-IPFT alliance, which surged ahead in Tripura in the very early trends, is down to 27 seats. State BJP Chief Rajib Bhattacharjee is trailing from Banamalipur constituency, early trends show.
Tripura Results: Chief Minister Manik Saha leads from Town Bordowali constituency
Meghalaya Results: UDP leads in Shella (Shillong)
Nagaland Results: BJP leads in Ghaspani
Tripura Election Trends At 9:58 AM
Election 2023: Conrad Sangma's Party Biggest In Meghalaya Stalemate, Trinamool Second
Meghalaya's election results appeared to head the way of the exit polls, with no party in clear majority. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's National People's Party (NPP) is ahead in about 20 of 60 seats, emerging as the single largest party in early trends. The majority mark in Meghalaya is 31.
Tripura Results: BJP ahead in 34 seats, Tipra Motha Leads In 11
The BJP-IPFT alliance is ahead in 34 seats in Tripura while the Left-Congress alliance is leading in 16 seats. Tipra Motha is leading in 11 seat.
Tripura Results: Chief Minister Manik Saha On His Party's Performance - Record tsunami may happen as BJP-led government has done a lot fo the people.
- We have worked for the people for the whole year.
Meghalaya Results: PDF leads in Shora (Shillong)
Election Trends At 9:41 AM
Meghalaya Results: NPP Ahead In 23 seats, TMC Leads In 11 Meghalaya
The ruling NPP in Meghalaya was leading in 23 seats each, while the opposition TMC was ahead in 11, early trends show.
Nagaland Results: Early Trends Indicate NDPP-BJP At Comfortable Lead
The ruling NDPP-BJP alliance was ahead in more than 48 seats while the NPF had taken an early lead in six seats as per early trends.
Meghalaya Election Trends At 9:20 AM
Tripura Election Results: CPM leads in Karbook (East), BJP ahead in Krishnapur (East)
Meghalaya Election Results: Conrad Sangma Leads From South Tura Constituency
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma leads from South Tura constituency. For the first time, the BJP has fought on all 60 seats in Meghalaya. The BJP has targeted National People's Party leader and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma for running the "most corrupt" state government in the country.
Tripura Results: CPM leads in Chandipur (East)
Meghalaya Election Trends At 8:57 am
Nagaland Election Results: NDPP Ahead In 50 Seats, NPF Leads In 6 Seats, Early Trends Show
NDPP leads in Phek, southern Angami I. The NDPP-BJP alliance in the state is led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.
Tripura Election Results: "Solution To Fight Common Enemy," Says Congress Leader On Tie Up With Left
"With respect to alliance with the Left. We fought the Left in Tripura, Bengal and as well as in Kerala but nationally we have had alliances with them. Sometime we find a solution to fight a common enemy in the political ideology battle. So, that's what has happened in Tripura," said Congress leader Matthew Anthony.
Election Results: Tripura Election Trends At 8:44 AM
Nagaland Election Results: NDPP leads in Shamtorr Chessore, BJP ahead in Ghaspani
While there are 60 seats in Nagaland, polls were held in 59 seats as one constituency (Akuluto) has been won uncontested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Election 2023: Results Of Hotly-Contested Erode In Tamil Nadu, Bengal And Jharkhand Today
Apart from the three states, results will also be declared in the bypolls for Erode (East) seat in Tamil Nadu, Sagardighi in West Bengal, Ramgarh in Jharkhand where polling was held on February 27. Polling for Kasba Peth and Chinchwad in Maharashtra was held on February 26. Apart from the assembly polls, the bypolls have also evoked wide interest due to battle for supremacy between two factions of Shiv Sena.
Election Results: BJP Leads In 30 Seats In Tripura, NPP Ahead In 19 Seats In Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma Ahead In 34 Seats
As per leads at 8:30, the BJP has surged ahead in Tripura (30 seats) and Nagaland (NPP ahead in 19 seats). Its former ally - Conrad Sangma's National People's Party - is ahead on 18 seats in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Election Results: Conrad Sangma's Party Ahead In 12 Seats, BJP Leads In 5
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's National People's Party is leading in 12 seats while the Trinamool Congress is ahead in 6 seats. The BJP, which has fought on all 60 seats, is leading in 5 seats.
Election Results: Nagaland Election Trends at 8:20 AM