video | BJP ahead in Tripura, but former Royal’s Tipra Motha is attracting attention

The race for power in Tripura, which seemed a done deal for the BJP in the early stages of counting, seems to be heating up. After leading in 40 out of 60 seats in very early trends, the BJP’s tally is now down to 28 – two short of the halfway mark. The Left-Congress alliance is leading in 19 seats.