Agartala, April 17: The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) is heading toward a decisive victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections 2026, according to early trends from all 28 seats.
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| Pradyot Kishore Debbarma addresses supporters during election campaign. (TNP) |
As counting progressed, the party led by Pradyot Kishore Debbarma emerged as the dominant force in the tribal council polls. TMP was ahead in 22 of the 28 seats, including 12 seats already won with clear margins.
In contrast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had been considered a key contender in the tribal region, managed to win only one seat and was leading in four others.
Despite being partners in the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura, both parties contested the TTAADC elections separately.
According to Bipul Barman, Officer on Special Duty in the State Election Commission, counting began peacefully at 8 am across 17 centres under tight security arrangements.
If the trends hold, the results would mark a significant improvement for the Tipra Motha Party, which had secured 18 seats in the 2021 TTAADC elections, while the BJP had won nine seats. The outcome would further strengthen TMP’s influence in Tripura’s tribal belt.
Political observers say the strong showing by the Tipra Motha Party reflects its continued dominance among tribal voters and could further reshape the political dynamics of the region.
