CPI(M) has been in power in Tripura for 25 years
The ruling-CPI(M) in Tripura has been in power in the state for the last 25 years, with Manik Sarkar holding the position of the Chief Minister since 1998. The current trends in counting of votes for the state assembly elections show BJP and its ally leading in a total of 40 seats, while CPI(M) is leading in 19 seats.