Tripura East (ST) election results 2024 live updates: BJP's Kriti Devi Debbarman wins with 7,77,447 votes

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Tripura East (ST) election results 2024 live updates: BJP's Kriti Devi Debbarman wins with 7,77,447 votes

The Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency is a crucial and fiercely contested seat, known for its vibrant political engagement and significant tribal population. The voter turnout for the 2024 election, held on April 26, reflects the high level of political participation in this constituency.
In the 2019 general elections, the BJP's Rebati Tripura won the Tripura East seat with 482,126 votes, accounting for 46.12% of the total votes.The INC's Maharaj Kumari Pragya Deb Burman secured 277,836 votes (26.58%), while the CPI(M) candidate Jitendra Choudhury received 200,963 votes (19.22%). The Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) candidate Narendra Chandra Debbarma garnered 45,304 votes (4.33%). This election marked a significant victory for the BJP, displacing the CPI(M) from its traditionally strong position in the region.

Tripura East (ST) Lok Sabha Election Results 2024
Candidate Name	Party Name	Votes	Result
Kriti Devi Debbarman	BJP	7,77,447	Won
Rajendra Reang	CPM	2,90,628	Lost

Historically, the CPI(M) dominated the Tripura East constituency. In the 2014 elections, CPI(M) candidate Jitendra Choudhury won decisively with 623,771 votes, securing 65.47% of the total votes. The INC candidate, Sachitra Debbarma, received 139,413 votes (14.63%), and the AITC candidate, Bhriguram Reang, got 77,028 votes (8.08%). The BJP's candidate, Parikshit Debbarma, managed only 60,613 votes (6.36%). This dramatic shift from a CPI(M) stronghold to a BJP victory in 2019 highlights the changing political landscape in Tripura East.

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For the 2024 elections, the BJP has not fielded the incumbent MP Rebati Tripura but has instead nominated Kriti Devi Debbarman, the younger daughter of Tripura’s last king. This choice underscores the BJP's strategy to leverage royal lineage and appeal to the indigenous population. Kriti Devi Debbarman's main rival is Rajendra Reang from the CPI(M), reflecting the continued significance of the Left in this constituency. The Congress has strategically chosen not to field a candidate in this seat, focusing instead on its alliance with the CPI(M) under the INDI Alliance umbrella.

The BJP-IPFT and TIPRA Motha mega alliance is a critical factor in the 2024 elections, aiming to consolidate the tribal vote and counter the CPI(M)-Congress alliance. This newly formed alliance seeks to address long-standing demands and issues of the indigenous communities, including the push for 'Greater Tipraland', a separate state for the indigenous population. This move is seen as an attempt to safeguard the cultural and political rights of the tribal communities.
Key issues influencing the electorate in Tripura East include demands for greater political autonomy, economic development, and preservation of indigenous culture. The indigenous population's demand for the use of the Roman script for the Kokborok language and chronic water scarcity issues, particularly affecting remote villages, are significant concerns. Additionally, the human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving wild elephants, remains a critical issue that impacts local communities.
The CPI(M), despite its reduced presence, remains a formidable force with deep roots in the constituency. The CPI(M) candidate, Rajendra Reang, is focusing on reconnecting with the electorate by addressing local issues and emphasizing the party's historical role in the region. The alliance with Congress aims to consolidate the anti-BJP vote and present a united front against the ruling party.
The high voter turnout in the 2024 elections indicates a deeply engaged and concerned electorate, reflecting the importance of this constituency in the overall political landscape of Tripura. The battle for Tripura East is not just about winning a parliamentary seat but also about addressing the aspirations and concerns of the indigenous population and shaping the future political trajectory of the state. The results of this election will be a key indicator of the political realignments and the effectiveness of alliances in Tripura.
CANDIDATES

Sr No.	Candidate	Party	Assets (Rs)	Criminal Antecedents
1	Kriti Devi Debbarman	BJP	Rs 85,92,32,932 ~ 85 Crore+	NO
2	Rajendra Reang	CPI(M)	Rs 1,04,19,177 1 crore+	NO
3	Archana Urang	IND	Rs 53,141 ~ 53 Thou+	NO
4	Kalpa Mohan Tripura	IND	Rs 8,10,000 ~ 8 Lacs+	NO
5	Krishna Mohan Jamatia	IND	Rs 6,76,000 ~ 6 Lacs+	NO
6	Santojoy Tripura	IND	Rs 76,663 ~ 76 Thou+	NO
7	Satrughna Jamatia	IND	Rs 45,000 ~ 45 Thou+	NO
8	Shib Chandra Debbarma	IND	Rs 6,81,70,468 ~ 6 Crore+	NO
9	Sri Darshan Kumar Reang	IND	Rs 8,62,826 ~ 8 Lacs+	NO