PM Modi congratulates BJP workers in Tripura after thumping victory in civic polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated BJP workers in Tripura after the saffron party won 329 seats in the municipal elections. He also praised Chief Minister Biplab Deb and said that Tripura has been at forefront of many initiatives.

"I would like to applaud the @BJP4Tripura Karyakartas who worked tirelessly on the ground and served people. Under the leadership of Shri Biplab Deb Ji, the State Government has been at the forefront of many initiatives, which the people have duly blessed," PM Modi wrote on Twitter. 

Reacting to PM Modi's tweet, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said today's referendum reflects people's trust in your god governance. "I assure you, we will work hard to ensure that your affection & developmental policies reach to every single individual of the state," he said.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah also congratulated BJP karyakartas after the massive victory. "I assure the people of Tripura that the BJP under the guidance of PM @narendramodi Ji will continue to work towards the welfare of the state," he said.

BJP wins 329 seats in Tripura civic polls 2021

The saffron party secured a massive victory in Tripura bagging 329 of 334 seats in civic body polls. For the first time, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) is Opposition less. BJP has won all 51 seats in AMC. Apart from BJP winning 329 seats, the left front has won three seats, TMC and Tipra Motha Party have won one each. 

Tripura civic polls 2021 results

• Dharamnagar (24 seats): All won by BJP
• Panisagar (13 seats): 12 BJP, 1 CPI (M)
• Kailashahar (17 seats): 16 BJP, 1 CPI (M)
• Kumarghat (15 seats): All won by BJP
• Ambassa (15 seats): 12 BJP, 1 TMC, 1 CPI(M), 1 by independent
• Khowai (8 seats): All won by BJP
• Teliamura (15 seats): All won by BJP
• Jinaria (1 seat): Won by BJP
• Mehaghar (11 seats): All won by BJP
• Sonamura (13 seats): All won by BJP
• Amarpur (13 seats): All won by BJP
• Sabroom (9 seats): All won by BJP
• Belonia (17 seats): All won by BJP
• AMC (51 seats): All won by BJP

Seats BJP won uncontested

• Udaipur- 15 seats
• Shantibazar- 15 seats
• Mohanpur- 15 seats
• Ranirbazar- 13 seats
• Kamalpur- 11 seats
• Bishalgarh- 15 seats

BJP had fielded candidates in all seats whereas its candidates win in 112 places uncontested. Notably, this was the first municipal power after BJp came to power in the state in 2018.