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Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly election results 2018: As they happened

Riding the crest of a 'Modi wave', the BJP on Saturday demolished the communist citadel of Tripura, winning a two-third majority with ally IPFT.

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Agartala/Kohima/Shillong: The BJP on Saturday demolished the communist citadel of Tripura, winning a two-thirds majority with ally IPFT and ending 25 years of uninterrupted rule of the CPI(M)-led Left Front.

The saffron party, which did not have even a single councillor in all of Tripura, had secured less than two percent votes in the 2013 polls.

In Nagaland, though the BJP-NDPP alliance failed to secure a majority with the state throwing up a hung Assembly, the party's participation in the future government looks certain.

The ruling NPF, which emerged as the single largest party, extended invitation to the BJP join the new dispensation, though the BJP-NDPP combine may be able to form a government with help from smaller parties like NPP, JD(U) and an independent.

Meghalaya too gave a fractured verdict with the ruling Congress as the single largest party with 21 seats, nine short of a simple majority.

All three states have 60-member assemblies but polling was held for 59 seats each due to various reasons.

Who will be the next CM of Tripura? Read here

Meghalaya Assembly elections Results 2018 updates

Tripura Assembly elections Results 2018 updates

03 March 2018
23:05 IST

21:51 IST

21:50 IST
21:03 IST
20:17 IST

Janata Dal (United) Nagaland has decided to support the BJP in the formation of a stable govt in Nagaland.

This decision is taken after a serious consideration of the current verdict of the just-declared results of the conducted general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly and also to safeguard the interest of the National Democratic Alliance in Delhi, says JD(U) Nagaland.

20:04 IST

Meghalaya:

19:54 IST

19:11 IST

We're extremely happy. We contested on 20 seats and have won 11 seats. CPI used goondaism and got rejected by people, we have only used democratic methods to contest this election. Congress is not relevant in Tripura and Nagaland, says BJP's Ram Madhav on Northeast election results.

19:10 IST

BJP's polling agent didn't sign on controlling unit, didn't follow procedure and are now demanding re-polling. Met Chief Election Commissioner and he's assured he'll intervene and take action, says Sitaram Yechury on the counting of votes stopped in Manik Sarkar's constituency Dhanpur.

18:57 IST

I once again thank the people of Northeast. I do what I say. We will make sure that there is development in the region, says PM Modi.

18:53 IST

PM Modi heaps praise on Amit Shah. I have seen him since school days. It gives me immense pleasure to see him achieve such success, says PM.

On the other hand, the stature of the Congress party was never so low. However, the BJP has to be careful, so that the Congress culture does not seep into it, adds PM.

18:53 IST

People spreading rumours and confusion were given the best reply democratically, says PM. 

18:52 IST

Be it Kerala, Bengal or Karnataka, the way two dozen workers were murdered there. Still, we maintained silence. When we take action they cry vendetta. This isn't vendetta but a step for the betterment of the nation, says PM.

18:49 IST

Ministers of the Central government regularly visited the Northeastern states, says PM Modi.

He again talks about BJP workers who were 'killed' in Tripura and other states. 

18:48 IST

A common misconception is that you have to be flashy to script a win like this, points out PM Modi.

18:48 IST

I do not have the figures but I think the elected team in Tripura is the youngest ever team. Such young candidates successfully won people's confidence, says PM.

18:47 IST

There was no celebrity used in this election, this victory has been achieved with limited resources, says PM Modi.

18:47 IST

Northeast people always felt that Delhi is far away from them, BJP has brought Delhi to their doorsteps, says PM.

18:45 IST

Though I have not made a house, so I don't know much, but in Vastu Shastra, it is said that Northeast of a house is at the centre. Things are organised keeping Northeast in mind. Similarly, our Northeast will lead the country’s development journey, says PM.

18:44 IST

I am thankful to the voters of Northeast, It must be difficult to accept new govt and leaving the old rule behind. They must have gone through so much difficulty, so much that their anger vented out through voting, says PM Modi. 

18:41 IST

The Northeast has today come forward to lead India on the path to development, emphasises PM Narendra Modi.

18:36 IST

Election analysts in India will have to understand the journey from 'no one to one', from zero to peak. When the sun sets it is red in colour and when it rises it is saffron, says PM Modi.

18:35 IST

The killings of our workers have been answered by the public of Tripura through their vote, says PM.

This is the strength of a democracy that the poorest of the poor have replied the wound that they received with vote, he adds. 

 

18:33 IST

I was surprised to see the reactions of Left leaders today. They talk about democracy but when they lose, they don't take it well, says PM Modi.

18:32 IST

Winning and losing is a part of democracy. If one loses then one should accept defeat with sportsman spirit, says PM.

18:31 IST

PM Modi remembers BJP workers who were killed in the Northeastern states. He asks everyone to stand for 2 minutes in silence for the departed souls.

18:27 IST

PM Modi begins his speech with Bharat Mata ki Jai chant.

Party workers chant - 'Modi, Modi'.

18:27 IST
18:23 IST

PM Modi pauses before beginning his addresses because of Azaan nearby that could be heard at BJP office.  

18:22 IST

PM Modi addresses party workers at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

18:21 IST

BJP is celebrating its first victory in the new headquarters, says Shah to party workers.

I would like to tell PM Modi that the path he is treading upon, 11 crore members are standing behind him on that path. You go ahead, we will get an even bigger mandate in 2019 General elections, says Amit Shah.

18:20 IST

Northeast has accepted PM Narendra Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' slogan, says Shah. 

18:18 IST

This vijay rath of BJP will now go to Karnataka, says BJP president Amit Shah at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

18:18 IST
18:17 IST
17:56 IST
17:49 IST

BJP-IPFT combine wins majority in Tripura by securing 30 seats. Alliance ahead in 13 other seats, says EC.

17:49 IST
17:03 IST
16:43 IST

Final party position for Meghalaya Assembly election (total seats 59):

Congress 21, NPP 19, UDP 6, PDF 4, BJP 2, HSPDP 2, KHNAM 1, NCP 1 and IND 3.

16:41 IST

PM Modi too tweeted a short while ago.

"2018 Tripura election will be remembered as an epoch-making one. What my sisters and brothers of Tripura have done is extraordinary. The historic victory in Tripura is as much an ideological one. It is a win for democracy over brute force and intimidation. Today peace and non-violence has prevailed over fear," he said.

16:40 IST

Before addressing the press conference, the BJP president had tweeted:

16:31 IST

The BJP's golden period will come when we form governments in Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala, says Amit Shah.

Victory after victory is a positive sign. This has boosted our confidence even more for 2019, he adds.

16:25 IST

Even if we don't count Meghalaya, BJP and NDA has governance in 21 states across the nation today. Mandate after mandate has been in the favor of Narendra Modi ji and his government, says Shah.

16:24 IST

In Tripura BJP and allies won all 20 tribal seats, Shah emphasises.

16:23 IST

Earlier, it was believed that BJP is restricted to the Hindi belt. Today's results have shown that the claim is not true, says Amit Shah. 

16:22 IST

It has been proved that Left (parties) is not right for any part of the country. Nobody likes the Left, says Shah. 

16:21 IST

Northeast results are an indicator of things to come in 2019, points out BJP chief.  

16:21 IST

We will march towards Karnataka, with this massive victory with us, says Shah.

16:20 IST

BJP might have a clear majority in Tripura but we will also include other members of our alliance in the cabinet, says Shah.

16:17 IST

People of Northeast have accepted the developmental policy of PM Modi, says BJP president.

16:15 IST

BJP chief Amit Shah addresses the press. He says, It’s a proud moment for all of us. I want to thank the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland for reposing their faith in PM Modi.

16:14 IST

In 2014 Narendra Modi ji had said western side of the nation has developed a lot but the same has not reached the eastern side yet. He immediately started his 'Act East Policy'. I believe this is the victory of his policies, stamped by the 3 states of the Northeast, says BJP chief Amit Shah.

Today is a happy day for BJP workers like me, he adds.

15:46 IST

Polit Bureau thanks the 45% of the voters who extended support to CPI(M) & Left Front. We assure the people of Tripura that it will continue to champion the cause of all sections of the working people & uphold tribal-non tribal unity: CPI 

15:44 IST

The verdict of the people of Tripura will lead to the formation of a BJP-IPFT alliance govt in the state. After 25 yrs in government, the Left front has been voted out of office: Communist Party of India (Marxist).

 

15:44 IST

"I don't want to comment anything on this issue. Decision will be taken by the party," said Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP state president Tripura on if he will be made the Chief Minister. 

15:43 IST

"I don't want to comment anything on this issue. Decision will be taken by the party," said Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP state president Tripura on if he will be made the Chief Minister. 

 

15:40 IST

BJP has, apart from other factors, utilised massive deployment of money & other resources to influence the elections. BJP was able to consolidate all the anti-Left votes virtually appropriating the erstwhile main opposition, Congress: CPI (M) 

15:40 IST

Verdict of the people of Tripura will lead to the formation of a BJP-IPFT alliance govt in the state. After 25 yrs in govt, Left front has been voted out of office: Communist Party of India (Marxist)

15:38 IST

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 28
CONG: 0
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 11

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 43
CPM:16
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

15:38 IST

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 28
CONG: 0
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 11

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 43
CPM:16
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

14:51 IST

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 26
CONG: 0
NPF: 28
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 20
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 12

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 42
CPM:17
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

14:50 IST

Ram Madhav gave indications of the BJP strategy, saying: "There is a possibility of a non-Congress government in Meghalaya and our effort would be towards that."

14:49 IST

The BJP`s leading candidates included state party President Biplab Kumar Deb (Banamalipur), who could be the next Chief Minister of the state. The other winners are Sudip Roy Barman (Agartala), Ratanlal Nath (Mohanpur), A. Rampada Jamatia (Bagma), Dilip Kumar Das (Barjala), Diba Chandra Hrangkhawl (Karamchara), Ashish Kumar Saha (Bordowali), Ratan Chakraborty (Khayerpur), Atul Debbarma (Krishnapur) and Sushanta Chowdhury (Majlishpur).

 

14:42 IST

BJP chief Amit Shah at party headquarters  

14:37 IST

BJP chief Amit Shah arrives at party headquarters amid celebrations  

14:30 IST

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 26
CONG: 0
NPF: 28
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 20
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 12

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 41
CPM:18
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

14:00 IST

BJP cadres celebrate with National General Secretary Ram Madhav and State President Biplab Kumar Deb in Agartala

 

 

13:55 IST

"I would say, if Amit Shah is a student of postgraduate in politics, Rahul Gandhi is still in nursery class," Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters when asked to compare Shah and Gandhi's style of functioning 

13:52 IST

Meghalaya seems to be heading towards hung assembly again. Congress is leading in 20 seats, followed closely by NPP with 19

13:50 IST

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 26
CONG: 0
NPF: 28
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 20
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 12

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 40
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

13:48 IST

"I will be supporting any party that works for the welfare of the people of state," said Independent candidate SK Sunn who won from Mawphlang constituency in Meghalaya.

13:45 IST

"In a way the entire north east is now with the BJP. Initially we used to say 'Congress mukt Bharat' now I think we can say 'Vaampanth Mukt Bharat" also," said Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. 

13:45 IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma wins both from Ampati and Songsak constituencies. 

13:42 IST

IPFT leader Mevar Jamatia trounces Tribal Affairs Minister Aghore Debbarma by 6987 votes at Asharambari constituency

 

13:34 IST

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 2
CONG: 20
UDP: 6
NPP: 19
OTH: 12

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 25
CONG: 0
NPF: 27
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

Tripura Election Trends 
BJP: 40
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

13:27 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 40
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 3
CONG: 22
UDP: 6
NPP: 17
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 25
CONG: 0
NPF: 27
NCP: 0
OTH: 6

12:32 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 40
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 26
CONG: 0
NPF: 25
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

12:21 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 39
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 27
CONG: 0
NPF: 24
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

12:10 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 40
CPM:19
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 27
CONG: 0
NPF: 24
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

11:55 IST

11:50 IST

BJP is poised to win the sixth state in the Northeast. 

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 38
CPM:21
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 27
CONG: 0
NPF: 24
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

11:43 IST

"This is a revolutionary result, all due to the blessings of Tripura Sundari Mata and people of the state and the hard work of PM Modi and party workers," BJP leader Ram Madhav

11:39 IST

Leads show Congress ahead but still short of majority in Meghalaya while BJP leading comfortably in Tripura; NDPP-BJP alliance could take Nagaland 

11:27 IST

 

BJP is surging ahead in Tripura and has maintained a lead in Nagaland 

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 37
CPM:22
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 27
CONG: 0
NPF: 24
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

11:24 IST

The CPI-M spearheaded Left Front is headed towards a defeat after 25 years. 

 

11:20 IST

"BJP is all set for a historic win in Tripura. I would like to congratulate PM Modi, Amit Shah ji and our party workers. Even our performance in Nagaland and Meghalaya is historic. Important day in Indian politics," said UP CM Yogi Adityanath

11:15 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 35
CPM:24
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 6
NPP: 14
OTH: 11

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 27
CONG: 0
NPF: 24
NCP: 0
OTH: 3

10:57 IST

ECI trends: BJP+ leading in Tripura, BJP+ neck to neck with NPF in Nagaland, Congress leading in Meghalaya

10:56 IST

According to ECI trends: BJP+ leading on 30 seats, Left leading on 17 seats in Tripura

10:43 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

BJP: 32
CPM:27
Congress: 0
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 3
NPP: 14
OTH: 4

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 21
CONG: 2
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 2

10:39 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

CPM:26
BJP: 31
Congress: 2
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 3
NPP: 14
OTH: 4

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 21
CONG: 2
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 2

10:35 IST

In Tripura, BJP cadets start early celebration of the party's win in Agartala

 

 

10:34 IST

NPP wrests lead in Meghalaya's Nartiang. Former Congress minister, NPP candidate Sniawbhalang Dhar is ahead of Congress candidate Jopthiaw Lyngdo

10:34 IST

BJP is leading in Jolaibari, Tripura

10:33 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

CPM:27
BJP: 29
Congress: 2
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 3
NPP: 14
OTH: 4

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 21
CONG: 2
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 2

10:22 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

CPM:27
BJP: 28
Congress: 2
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 3
NPP: 14
OTH: 4

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 21
CONG: 2
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 2

10:12 IST

"Trends are encouraging, I am hopeful and confident that BJP will form the Govt in Tripura," said BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tripura poll results

10:10 IST

BJP candidate Ashish Das is leading in Surma, Tripura

10:08 IST

Tripura Election Trends 

CPM:27
BJP: 23
Congress: 2
CPI: 0
Others: 0

Meghalaya Election Trends 
BJP: 6
CONG: 21
UDP: 3
NPP: 14
OTH: 4

Nagaland Election Trends 
BJP+: 21
CONG: 2
NPF: 26
NCP: 0
OTH: 2

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