North East Election Results 2018: The BJP paved its way for a landslide victory in Tripura while in Nagaland, NDPP got 16 seats while BJP got 11 seats. In Meghalaya, the Congress saw a neck-and-neck battle with the NPP (National People's Party).

North East Election Results 2018 LIVE News Updates:



  • 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 & also to safeguard the interest of the National Democratic Alliance in Delhi: JD(U) Nagaland

  • Janata Dal (United) Nagaland has decided to support the BJP in the formation of a stable govt in Nagaland: JD(U) Nagaland

  • The Left spread fear among people but people of Tripura have taught them a lesson with a strong mandate for the BJP: PM

  • There was no celebrity used in this election, this victory has been achieved with limited resources: PM

  • I do not have the figures but I think the elected team in Tripura is the youngest ever team. Some of them were even scared that would be rejected on the grounds of their age. Such young candidates successfully won people's confidence: PM

  • In Vastu Shastra, it is said that Northeast of a house is the Centre. Things are organised keeping Northeast in mind. Similarly, our Northeast will lead the country’s development journey: PM

  • Election analysts in India will have to understand the journey from No one to One, 'Shunya se shikhar tak'. When the sun sets it is red in color and when it rises it is saffron: PM Modi

  • To win or to lose in elections are a part of democracy. That is the beauty of democracy. One must accept their defeat with a sporting spirit: PM Modi

  • The killings of our workers have been answered by the public of Tripura through their vote: PM

  • So many BJP workers have sacrificed their lives. The Left party has received a befitting reply for spreading ‘Bhay’ and ‘Bhram’ among people in Tripura: PM Modi


 



  • The victory in Tripura is historical and Congress has been summarily rejected in all three states: Amit Shah

  • I thank brothers and sisters of Tripura for their massive support to the BJP. This is the victory for Modi’s politics of development and his commitment to the welfare of northeastern region of India: Amit Shah





  • Time and again, election after election, the people of India are reposing their faith in the positive and development oriented agenda of the NDA. People do not have the time or respect for negative, disruptive and disconnected politics of any kind: PM Modi

  • Thank you Nagaland for supporting Nagaland BJP and our valued ally. I assure my sisters and brothers of Nagaland that we will continue to work for the progress and prosperity of Nagaland. I applaud the tireless work of the local BJP unit: PM Modi

  • I express my gratitude to the people of Meghalaya for supporting Meghalaya BJP. The welfare of Meghalaya is of utmost importance for us. I appreciate the BJP Karyakartas for their continued efforts in the state to serve the people: PM Modi









  • We remain committed to working towards fulfilling the dreams & aspirations of the people: PM

  • People of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura have spoken! I thank the people of these states for supporting the good governance agenda and ‘Act East Policy’ of BJP & our valued allies: Narendra Modi





  • Congress President Rahul Gandhi is not a serious leader, election results have come today and he is not in the country: Sambit Patra, BJP

  • 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.: Union Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad - ANI


PHOTO GALLERY - BJP crushes Left in Tripura, workers indulge in massive celebrations 



  • BJP chief Amit Shah to visit party's new HQ in Delhi at 1:30 pm



Biplab Kumar Deb - Profile 


  • Biblab Kumar Deb is a former RSS volunteer.




  • He was elected as president of state unit of BJP by state committee in January 2016.He had replaced Sudhindra Dasgupta, the longest serving president of the party.




  • The young leader is said to have done a lot of ground works to popularize BJP in villages.




  • Deb was sent to Tripura from the national capital where he pursued his studies.




  • He was born in Udaipur subdivision of south Tripura. He has spent a lot of years in RSS HQ in Nagpur.




  • Deb had brought in key BJP ministers from across the country to campaign for the party in Tripura.





  • Y Patton of BJP leading from Tyui seat in Nagaland
    CM TR Zeliang of NPF leading from Nagaland's Peren seat

  • Agatha Sangma of the NPP trailing from SouthTura seat in Meghalaya
    Alexander Laloo Hek of the BJP leading in Pynthorumkhrah in Meghalaya

  • Birajit Sinha of the Congress is trailing from Kailasahar seat in Tripura
    Badal Choudhary is leading from Hrishyamukh seat in Tripura

  • In Meghalaya a divided result is a possibility, we will see that a non-Congress Govt is formed there. Himanta Biswa Sarma ji is leaving for Meghalaya shortly: Ram Madhav, BJP

  • 'We will wait for final results but we totally believe we will form the government with 40 + seats', says Ram Madhav, BJP

  • 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: Ram Madhav, BJP

  • Huge vindication for consistent development that has been seen in North East in last 4 yrs which did not happen in last 7 decades. People have reasons to believe that this is the dispensation that they can look forward to trust for future growth: Jitendra Singh, Union Minister

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





  • ECI trends: BJP+ leading on 30 seats, Left leading on 17 seats

  • CM Manik Sarkar leading from Dhanpur constituency by 1682 votes







  • The trends in all three states point to a new political direction, it will have an effect on national politics as well. We are confident of forming Govt in all three: Kiren Rijiju, MoS Home

  • Trends are encouraging, I am hopeful and confident that BJP will form the Govt in Tripura: Himanta Biswa Sarma,BJP





  • TOI gives majority to BJP in Tripura





  • Tripura - BJP's state-in-charge Sunil Deodhar says party will win 2/3rd majority but admits postal ballot results aren't satisfying.

  • We are very confident, let more rounds of counting complete, our leads are going to get much bigger: Brinda Karat,CPI - ANI

  • Tripura - Independent candidate Uttam Dhupi leading from Rajnagar seat

  • Seeing the earlier trends:, I feel that in Tripura BJP is going to do very well In Nagaland too, our alliance is doing very well and Congress is trailing in Meghalaya. The three results of North East are going to be very good for BJP: Ram Madhav, BJP

  • Nagaland results (41/60 seats) - BJP leads on 20 seats, NPF on 19 seats, Congress 1 seat, Others 1






  • Tripura (56/60) Leads at 9:32 am- Left 30 l BJP+ 26 l Cong 0 l Others 0. CPM just 1 short of majority



Meghalaya - Leads

 Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma

  1. Sniawbhalang Dhar(NPP) leads in Nartiang

  2. Paul Lyngdoh(UDP) leads in West Shillong

  3. CM Mukul Sangma(Cong) leads in Ampati

  4. Sanbor Shullai(BJP) leads in South Shillong



  • Tripura- Pabitra Kar(CPM) leading in Khayerpur

  • Tripura (44/60) Trends - Left 22 l BJP+ 21 l Cong 1 l Others 0











  • Meghalaya - First trend in favour of Congress

  • Tripura - BJP candidate Sudiproy Burman ahead in Agartala seat

  • Tripura (9/60) Trends - Left 5 l BJP+ 4 l Cong 0 l Others 0

  • Tripura (7/60) - Left 4 l BJP+ 3 l Cong 0 - BJP leading in 3 seats, CM Manik Sarkar ahead from Dhanpur constituency

  • Tripura (1/60) - Left 1 l BJP+ 0 l Cong 0 - First trend in favour of CM Manik Sarkar from Western region of the state.

  • Counting of votes begins


TRIPURA – 60 seats

On February 18, elections for 59 seats in Tripura's 60-member House were held. Two exit polls earlier this week predicted that the BJP will overthrow the Left front from power in Tripura. BJP managers said they were looking forward to the role of a strong principal Opposition for the party even if it isn’t able to win in the Northeastern state.

Chief Minister: Manik Sarkar (CPM)

2013: CPM won 49 seats

MEGHALAYA – 60 seats

Meghalaya is witnessing a keen contest between the ruling Congress and Opposition National People's Party.

The exit polls also projected BJP to consolidate its position in Meghalaya and Nagaland. In both the states over 75 percent voting was recorded during the polling on February 27.

Chief Minister: Mukul Sangma (Congress)

2013: Congress won 29 seats

NAGALAND – 60 seats

Re-polling in 13 booths spread across nine Assembly constituencies was held on Friday. Former chief minister and NDDP president Neiphiu Rio has been declared elected uncontested from Northern Angami II seat.

The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has allied with the BJP and is contesting in 40 seats in the 60-member assembly, while the BJP is fighting in the remaining 20 seats. Results of the polls will be declared on March 3.

The BJP is contesting 20 seats to NDPP's 40, having forged the alliance by ending its 15-year-old alliance with the NPF, in power since 2003, early this month. NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio won uncontested from Northern Angami-II seat of Kohima after his lone rival, NPF candidate Chüpfuo Angami, withdrew his nomination on February 12.

Chief Minister: TR Zeliang (Nagaland People's Front)

2013: NPF won 38 seats