Vote In "Record Numbers": PM Modi's Appeal As Tripura Goes To Polls
NDTV
Tripura is witnessing a triangular contest where the ruling BJP is hoping to win big.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the people in Tripura to vote in "record numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy" as the northeastern state went to the polls today. In a tweet, PM Modi urged the youth to exercise their franchise. Urging the people of Tripura to vote in record numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. I specially call upon the youth to exercise their franchise.
The BJP is locked in a triangular contest this year, with the Congress-CPM fighting in alliance and the Trinamool Congress seeking expand its footprint in the Northeast state. In case of a hung house, new party Tipra Motha holds all the cards.
Polling kicked off at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm.