Agartala: The high-decibel campaign ended in Tripura where the BJP, an &Colorful Toilet Seats39;also-ran' till now in the north-eastern state, is making a determined bid to demolish the red bastion of 25 years, with stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah leading the charge..70 per cent votes in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and 1.BJP President Amit Shah addressed many public rallies and organized roadshows.Dhanpur constituency in Sipahijala district from where Manik Sarkar is contesting has attracted special attention.With campaigning ending on Friday evening, all eyes are now riveted on the voting on Sunday. He had asked the voters to throw away manik (Manik Sarkar government) and go for HIRA (H for highways, I for Internet way, R for roadways and A for airways).State Election office said that there are 47 all-women managed polling stations out of total 3214.The BJP has fielded its state general secretary Pratima Bhowmick from the seat.The BJP had bagged just 5.He had also claimed Tripura would be Waterloo for PM Modi. A total 25,734,13 voters; 13,05,375 male, 12,68,027 female and 11 of the third gender are eligible cast vote on February 18.The BJP has already formed governments in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Sarkar addressed at least 35 rallies for party candidates across the state.Though Brinda Karat, former party secretary Prakash Karat, MP Muhammad Selim and West Bengal Left Front Convener Biman Bose chipped in, Manik Sarkar remained the star campaigner.Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who is seeking fifth term from his home constituency of Dhanpur, even stated that the main contest is between CPI(M) and the BJP in the February 18 assembly polls for 60 seats.5 per cent votes in the 2013 Assembly polls.During the campaign rally on January 31 in Agartala, CPI(M) party General Secretary Sitaram Yechuri had said the victory horse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be stopped in Tripura.53 per cent votes in the 2013 Assembly polls and had 10 MLAs.BJP was a marginal player than getting only 1.The term of the 60-member Assembly ends on March 14.Out of a total of 60 seats in Tripura, 30 constituencies are general, 20 (Reserved ST) and 10 (Reserved SC). This is the second time Bhowmick is pitted against Sarkar.There are 3,214 polling stations, which is a 5.Seeking to expand its imprint in the North-East, it has forged alliance with Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) and hopes to benefit in 20 tribal seats. He is looking forward to his fifth straight victory from the seat in the February 18 polls.A total 25,734,13 voters; 13,05,375 male, 12,68,027 female and 11 of the third gender are eligible cast vote on February 18.
