The construction of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has strengthened the BJP's position in Tripura's isolated tribal regions, providing the party with a significant advantage in local politics.
In a complaint to the Election Commission, the CPI(M) said West Tripura District Magistrate-cum-Returning Officer Dr Vishal Kumar allowed BJP candidate Biplab Kumar Deb to enter his chamber with more than 30 supporters during nomination submission in violation of statutory rule
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was impressed by the BJP s win in recent bypolls to two assembly seats with a sizable minority vote. Saha attributed the victories to the development activities undertaken by the Centre and the state government.