CPI(M) concedes defeat in Tripura after ruling for 25 years
The CPI(M) has conceded defeat in Tripura after the BJP and its ally IPFT won 26 seats and were leading in 17 other constituencies in the 60-member Assembly. The CPI(M) had formed the ruling government in the state for 25 years. The party accused the BJP of using a massive amount of money and other resources to influence the elections.