Agartala, Aug 15: Tripura is on the cusp of a significant political event as the state prepares for upcoming by-polls. The electoral landscape is heating up with senior BJP leader and the party’s coordinator for the northeastern states, Sambit Patra, taking the reins and chairing a pivotal meeting of the party’s election committee in Tripura. The meeting, held at the party’s state headquarters, sought to shape the strategy and discuss crucial aspects of the impending by-polls.
As anticipation runs high, speculation regarding the selection of candidates and the party’s approach to the election is rife. Despite the enthusiasm, BJP Tripura Pradesh President Rajib Bhattacharjee emphasized that the party maintains a well-established protocol for candidate announcements.
He noted that while views and perspectives were shared during the meeting chaired by Sambit Patra, the final decision on candidates would be made by the party’s parliamentary board, a consistent tradition within the BJP.
When queried about the specific criteria guiding candidate selection, Sambit Patra highlighted that the decision did not rest within his purview. Bhattacharjee, further emphasizing the adherence to due process, conveyed optimism that the picture would be clearer within the next few days.
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The by-polls in Tripura are scheduled for September 05, with the deadline for nomination submissions set for August 17. In a proactive move, the opposition CPIM has already declared two candidates poised to file their nomination papers, making evident their intent and commitment to the electoral contest.
For the BJP, the process is unfolding strategically. Insiders within the party reveal that the names of BJP candidates are poised to be unveiled by the night of August 15 or in the early hours of August 16. History suggests that the BJP often chooses to file nominations on the final day, and indications point toward the maintenance of this tradition.
While the political intrigue heightens and speculation buzzes in the air, the party’s calculated approach to candidate announcements is a testament to its systematic and disciplined approach to elections.
As Sambit Patra chairs the crucial meeting and discussions ensue behind closed doors, political enthusiasts and observers eagerly await the unveiling of the BJP’s contenders. The forthcoming by-polls will undoubtedly mark a significant juncture in Tripura’s political landscape, shaping the state’s political trajectory and setting the tone for future developments.
