Archive · 28 Jun 2025
BJP Delays Tripura President Election Amidst Internal Disagreements
The BJP, a big political party, was going to pick a new leader for its Tripura branch.
They sent out a notice to start the process but then quickly took it back.
This happened because the leaders in Delhi and the current Chief Minister of Tripura couldn't agree on who should be the new leader.
Delhi wanted Bhagaban Das, but the Chief Minister wasn't happy with that choice.
They're now trying to find someone everyone can agree on because they want to stay strong in Tripura.
BJP postponed the announcement of its new Tripura state president.
The postponement followed the withdrawal of a notice setting the stage for elections.
Disagreement between central leadership and Chief Minister Manik Saha caused the delay.
Central leadership proposed Bhagaban Das, while CM Saha preferred other candidates.
The impasse occurred as BJP aims to solidify its position in Tripura.
- Who
- BJP, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and central leadership.
- What
- BJP postponed the announcement of its new Tripura state president.
- When
- The notice was withdrawn on June 28, 2025.
- Where
- Tripura
- Why
- Disagreement between central leadership and the state unit over the choice of candidate.
Central Leadership
Tripura State Unit
Candidate Preference
Central Leadership
Preferred Bhagaban Das.
Tripura State Unit
Preferred other candidates.
- Event
- Postponement of BJP Tripura State President announcement
- Date of initial notice
- Friday, June 27, 2025
- Outgoing President
- Rajib Bhattacharjee
- Proposed candidate (central leadership)
- Bhagaban Das
- Current Chief Minister
- Manik Saha