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A senior BJP leader and Tripura minister has outlined the ruling alliance’s strategy ahead of upcoming elections in the state. He said BJP supporters could back Tipra Motha in constituencies where the regional party faces the CPI(M) or Congress directly. The minister said the final decision, however, would remain with voters. He also commented on the organisational position of the opposition parties and referred to the recent TTAADC elections. His remarks come amid political activity ahead of the September 28 TTAADC Village Committee polls.
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Key Facts
- Location: Tripura
- Statement by: Senior BJP leader and minister Ratan Lal Nath
- Main issue: BJP’s electoral strategy involving Tipra Motha
- Parties mentioned: BJP, Tipra Motha, CPI(M), Congress and IPFT
- Upcoming election: TTAADC Village Committee polls
- Polling date: September 28, 2026
- Seats: 4,597 Village Committee seats
- Seats already uncontested: 1,630 Northeast Today – Home
BJP Discusses Strategy Ahead of Elections
Speaking about the party’s election strategy, minister Ratan Lal Nath said the BJP would not concede political space to the CPI(M) or Congress in areas where they are contesting.
He said the BJP would coordinate its approach in constituencies where Tipra Motha faces the CPI(M) or Congress. According to his statement, BJP supporters could support Tipra Motha in such direct contests. Northeast Today – Home
Nath also said that in constituencies where the BJP directly faces the CPI(M), Tipra Motha has advised its supporters not to vote for the CPI(M) or Congress.
Minister Says Voters Will Decide
Despite outlining the alliance strategy, Nath acknowledged that voters would make the final decision.
He also said the BJP, Tipra Motha and IPFT could face electoral consequences if voters become dissatisfied with their performance.
“If BJP, Tipra Motha or IPFT do not perform well, the people will remove them too,” Nath said, according to the report. Northeast Today – Home
TTAADC Results Referenced
Nath also referred to the 2026 Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections while discussing the position of opposition parties.
The April election results show that Tipra Motha won 24 of the 28 seats, while the BJP won the remaining four. The CPI(M) and Congress did not win any seats. The New Indian Express
However, the current TTAADC Village Committee elections involve a different contest. The BJP, Tipra Motha and other parties have fielded candidates across the Sixth Schedule areas.
Village Committee Polls Set for September 28
The upcoming TTAADC Village Committee elections cover 587 Village Committees and 4,597 seats.
According to election officials, Tipra Motha has already secured 1,548 seats uncontested, while the BJP has secured 82. Therefore, 2,967 seats will go to polling on September 28. Tripura Today
The BJP and Tipra Motha remain allies in the Tripura government, although their candidates can face each other in some Village Committee contests. Tripurainfo
Opposition Parties Respond
The political situation remains contested. CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chowdhury recently claimed that his party continues to have support among voters in several areas.
His remarks came during campaigning for the Village Committee elections, where he said party candidates and supporters were actively participating in the campaign. thetripurapost.com
These competing claims show that different parties are presenting different assessments of their grassroots support ahead of the September 28 polls.
Questions and Answers
What did the Tripura BJP minister say?
Ratan Lal Nath said BJP supporters could support Tipra Motha where the regional party directly contests the CPI(M) or Congress.
What election is coming up in Tripura?
The TTAADC Village Committee elections will take place on September 28, 2026.
How many seats are involved?
The election covers 4,597 Village Committee seats across 587 Village Committees. Tripura Today
How many seats have already gone uncontested?
Tipra Motha has secured 1,548 seats without a contest, while the BJP has secured 82, taking the total uncontested seats to 1,630. The Times of India
What happened in the 2026 TTAADC elections?
Tipra Motha won 24 of the 28 seats, while the BJP won four. The CPI(M) and Congress won no seats in that election. The New Indian Express
Political Context in Tripura
The TTAADC areas cover a substantial part of Tripura and have significant political importance in the state. With Village Committee polling scheduled for September 28, the latest statements from BJP, Tipra Motha and opposition leaders reflect an active electoral campaign across Tripura and the wider Northeast.
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