BJP wins 77 Tripura civic seats unopposed before November 27 vote
In short
The BJP has won 77 seats in five Tripura civic bodies without a contest.
Voting for the rest of the seats will be held on November 27. The report says 810 candidates are in the race, and CPI(M) has raised allegations over withdrawals in Ambassa.
What the reporting says
The BJP won 77 seats across five Tripura civic bodies unopposed ahead of elections for the remaining seats on November 27. The report says voting will be held for 268 seats after scrutiny of nominations, with 810 candidates contesting across local bodies. CPI(M) also alleged forced withdrawals of its candidates in Ambassa.
Why it matters
The BJP secured 77 seats in five Tripura civic bodies without opposition, with elections for the remaining seats set for November 27. The report says 268 seats will go to vote after nomination scrutiny, and 810 candidates are contesting across local bodies. CPI(M) has alleged forced withdrawals of its candidates in Ambassa, adding a political dispute around the civic polls.