Agartala, March 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura has intensified its preparations for the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, with the party expected to announce its list of candidates in the coming days.
Party sources indicated that a series of internal meetings is underway to finalise electoral strategies and identify candidates, with emphasis on individuals who possess strong grassroots connections and a clean public image.
The elections are being viewed as politically significant, with Chief Minister Manik Saha earlier stating that the party aims to contest all seats and expand its footprint in the tribal belt.
At the same time, uncertainty surrounds the alliance between the BJP and the Tipra Motha Party, which currently governs the council, as both parties step up independent efforts to consolidate their support bases.
In a related development, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh and national secretary Vinod Sonkar, who are visiting the state, held a meeting with the Chief Minister in Agartala. Saha described the interaction as “meaningful and productive,” focusing on organisational matters and development initiatives.
The central leaders also met state functionaries at the State Guest House, with discussions attended by Assembly Speaker Rampada Jamatia, ministers Tinku Roy and Kishor Barman, among others.
Another key बैठक is scheduled at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Yuva Awaas, where deliberations are expected to centre on poll strategy and candidate selection ahead of the April 12 elections.
According to the State Election Commission, a total of 9,62,697 voters are eligible to participate across 28 constituencies, with polling to be conducted at 1,257 stations. The counting of votes is scheduled for April 17.
